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RANGPUR, Dec 21, 2025 (BSS) - The timetable for scrutiny of nomination papers
in six parliamentary constituencies of Rangpur has been announced as per the
schedule of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad Elections announced by the Election
Commission Secretariat.
This schedule was announced in a notification signed by Deputy Commissioner
and Returning Officer Mohammad Enamul Ahsan in accordance with the provisions
of Article 14 of the Representation of the People Order, 1972.
According to the notification, the scrutiny of nomination papers will be held
in the conference room of the Deputy Commissioner from January 1 to January
3, 2026 as per the Bangladesh Election Commission announced schedule.
The scrutiny of nominations for Rangpur-1 and Rangpur-2 constituencies will
be held on January 1 (Thursday), the scrutiny of nominations for Rangpur-3
and Rangpur-4 constituencies on January 2 (Friday) and the scrutiny of
nominations for Rangpur-5 and Rangpur-6 constituencies on January 3
(Saturday), 2026.
The notification mentions that during the scrutiny of nomination papers, the
candidates, their proposers, supporters or any persons appointed by the
candidate (including a lawyer) can be present as per the law.
According to the notification, while accepting the nomination papers, the
concerned Assistant Returning Officers will confirm the date, time and place
mentioned in the acknowledgement receipt and scrutiny notice.
The authorities may change the announced schedule in special circumstances if
necessary.
It is to be noted that according to the announced schedule, the last date for
submission of nomination papers for these six parliamentary constituencies in
Rangpur district is December 29, 2025.