53 candidates file nominations for JS women’s reserved seats
This includes 36 from BNP allies, 13 from 11-Party Alliance
Wednesday, 22 April 2026
A total of 53 candidates submitted their nomination papers on Tuesday for election to the women's reserved seats in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad, representing various political parties, alliances and independents, report agencies.
Speaking to journalists at around 4:45 pm at the Election Commission building in the capital, Returning Officer and Joint Secretary Md Moin Uddin Khan said all 53 nomination papers have been submitted by 4:00 pm.
He said that Tuesday was the last date for submitting nomination papers for the candidates contesting the reserved women's seats in parliament.
According to the schedule, by 4:00 pm deadline, 36 nomination papers were received from the BNP and its alliance, 13 from Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and its alliance and one from an independent candidate.
He further saidin addition, three candidates-Shamma Akter, Mosammat Meherunnessa and Mahbuba Rahman submitted their nomination papers independently, not representing any political party or alliance.
After submitting her nomination paper, BNP Standing Committee member and former minister Selima Rahman told reporters that the party's nomination process is well thought out, with strong coordination between experienced leaders and newcomers.
Coordinator of the11-Paty Alliance and Assistant Secretary General of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Dr AHM Hamidur Rahman Azad submitted the nomination papers to the Election Commission.
According to the previously announced schedule, the Returning Officer will scrutinise the submitted nomination papers on April 22 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and on April 23 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Appeals against the nominations can be filed on April 26, while the Commission will dispose of the appeals on April 27 and 28. The last date for withdrawal of candidacy is April 29, symbol allocation will take place on April 30, and voting is scheduled for May 12.
In response to a question, the Returning Officer said nomination papers of the Jamaat alliance and independent candidates will be scrutinised on April 22, while those of the BNP alliance will be reviewed on April 23.