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DHAKA, Dec 20, 2025 (BSS)- The Election Commission (EC) has revised the schedule for filing and disposing of appeals against returning officers’ decisions on nomination papers in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad election. 

According to the revised notification, the time for filing appeals has been shortened by two days and will now run from January 5 to 9, instead of the earlier January 5–11. 

The period for disposal of appeals has been extended by two days and will take place from January 10 to 18 instead of previously announced January 12–18 timeline.

As per the election schedule, nomination papers must be submitted by December 29, while scrutiny will be conducted from December 30 to January 4. 

The deadline for withdrawal of candidacy is January 20, followed by symbol allocation on January 21.

As per the election schedule, the 13th Jatiya Sangsad election and referendum will be held on February 12, with voting scheduled from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm using transparent ballot boxes.

Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin announced the election schedule on December 11, and the Election Commission issued the revised notification on December 18.