JAMALPUR, Mar 8 (BSS): Election Commission (EC) has completed all preparations to hold the Bakshiganj municipality polls in a peaceful atmosphere here today (Saturday).
District Election Officer and Returning Officer Mohammad Shaniazzaman Talukdar said all preparations have been taken to hold the polls in a free, fair and impartial manner.
The municipality consisted of nine wards. A total of 35,518 voters will exercise their voting rights by Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) in 12 vote centers during the polls.
A total of nine executive magistrates, one judicial magistrate, RAB, BGB, police and Ansar members will be on duty to maintain the law and order situation during the election, he said.
Candidates have already concluded their hectic electoral campaign till midnight on Thursday.
In the polls, four candidates-- incumbent mayor Nazrul Islam Saudagar (Jug symbol), Ismail Hossain Talukdar Babul (Mobile phone), Fakruzzaman Matin (Coconut tree) and Anwar Hossain Bahadur (Rail engine)-- are in the electi0on race for mayoral post while 26 candidates are contesting for nine ward councilors and 10 candidates are vying for three women reserved seats.
Bakshiganj municipality polls today
FE Team | Published: March 08, 2024 23:28:26
Bakshiganj municipality polls today
Share if you like