The ruling Awami League has picked Shahdab Akbar Labu Chowdhury, younger son of late Syeda Sajeda Chowdhury, as its candidate for the by-election to the Faridpur-2 constituency.
The faridpur-2 constituency fell empty following the death of the former deputy leader of the house Syeda Sajeda Chowdhury.
The decision was taken in a meeting of the parliamentary nomination board and local government representatives’ nomination board of the Awami League at Ganabhaban on Tuesday.
The Election Commission announced the schedule of the by-election on September 26.
As per the schedule, the last date for nomination submission is October 10, while the date for ending scrutiny of nomination papers is October 12, and the last date for withdrawal of candidacy is October 19.
The by-election to the Faridpur-2 constituency is scheduled to be held on November 5.
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