By-Polls of Dhaka-18, Siranjganj-1 Nov 12

By-polls to the Dhaka-18 and Sirajganj-1 parliamentary constituencies will be held on November 12, the Election Commission announced Monday.

As per the EC schedule, the deadline for nomination submission is October 13.

Oct 22 has been set as the last date for the withdrawal of candidature while scrutinization will be held on October 15.

The Sirajganj-1 constituency fell vacant after the death of former health minister and Awami League MP Mohammed Nasim on June 13.

The Dhaka-18 constituency fell vacant following the death of former home minister and Awami League MP Sahara Khatun on July 9.