EC withholds 2 By-Polls Result

The Election Commission has withheld the gazette notification of the results of the two by-polls of Brahmanbaria-2 and Lakshmipur-3 over allegations of irregularities.

The EC Secretary Md Jahangir Alam made the disclosure at a press conference at its office.

Ruling Awami League nominees secured wins in Brahmanbaria-2 and Lakshmipur-3 by-polls yesterday amid allegations of vote rigging.

According to unofficial results, Shahjahan Alam Saju was elected in the by-polls in Brahmanbaria-2 constituency while Golam Faruque Pinku won Lakshmipur-3 by-polls.