Election will be held in three municipalities –Panchbibi and Khetlal in Joypurhat, and Dohar in Dhaka—on July 27 with the use of electronic voting machines (EVMs). Also read: EC suspends Eochia UP election in Ctg The Election Commission on Monday announced the polls schedule for the three local bodies by issuing a notification. Also read: EC suspends Chambal UP election in Ctg As per the schedule, the deadline for submission of nomination papers is June 28, while the date for scrutinizing nomination papers is June 30 and the last date for withdrawal of candidature is July 7.

By-election to Laxmipur-2 constituency as well as regular polls to 371 Union Parishads (UPs) and 11 municipalities will be held on April 11.

The fifth phase polls to 31 municipalities will be held on February 28 as per the schedule announced by the Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday.

Elections or by-elections to nearly 100 local bodies –- Zila Parishads, Upazila parishads, municipalities and Union Parishads—will be held in different districts of the country on Thursday. 

BNP has formulated guidelines for nominating its candidates for the upcoming elections to upazila parishads, municipalities and union parishads.

Noting that the number of dengue cases is on the rise across the country, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Monday urged the city corporations and municipalities to strengthen cleanliness and anti-mosquito drives.