Bogura-1, Jashore-6 by-polls today

Two parliamentary constituencies -- Bogura-1 and Jashore-6 - are going to by-elections today (Tuesday) as the Election Commi-ssion has completed all necessary preparations, reports UNB.

Balloting will start at 9am and continue till 5pm without any break, said an EC press release.

The EC asked voters to exercise their franchise, election officials and law enforcement agencies to perform their duties maintaining health guidelines.

Six candidates are running in Bogura-1, while three in Jashore-6. There are contenders from three major political parties - Bangladesh Awami League, BNP and Jatiya Party -- in the by-elections of both the constituencies.