Dhaka: The Election Commission (EC) has successfully resolved 1,893 disputes related to the demarcation of Jatiya Sangsad constituencies over the past four days through public hearings, in preparation for the upcoming national elections scheduled for February. Commission officials confirmed this development, highlighting the significance of addressing these disputes to ensure a smooth electoral process.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the public hearings focused on demarcation disputes, where candidates involved in the upcoming 13th parliamentary elections presented claims and objections. An EC official familiar with the process reported that 260 claims and objections from 18 constituencies across 12 districts in the regions of Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Faridpur, and Sylhet were resolved on the fourth day of hearings.
The hearings were conducted from 10 am to 5 pm, with Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin presiding. The sessions were attended by election commissioners and the EC’s senior secretary. Intending poll contenders, rival contestants, and their lawyers were present to discuss their cases concerning constituency boundary claims and objections.