Raj Abrar: Awami League candidate Habibun Nahar has been elected MP from Bagerhat-3 constituency as there were no other contenders for the by-election.
Returning officer Md Nuruzzaman Talukder declared her MP yesterday morning, reports UNB.
She had submitted her nomination paper on May 24 as the lone candidate.
Earlier on May 21, Awami League picked Habibun Nahar as its candidate for contesting the Bagerhat-3 by-polls slated for June 26 next.On April 10, the parliamentary seat fell vacant following the resignation of Awami League MP Talukdar Abdul Khalek who was recently elected mayor of Khulna City Corporation.
The Election Commission on May 16 announced the schedule for the by-election to Bagerhat-3 constituency as June 26.
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