July 23, 2026
The restrictions will be in place from Jul 2 until the end of the exams
On Dec 18, 673 candidates had been appointed to different cadres in the civil services following the exams
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, the leader of the government, is presiding over the meeting
The withdrawals follow a similar move by BNP “rebel” candidate Samira Azim Dola
After the deadline for withdrawals passed, a total of 1,867 candidates are left campaigning for 298 seats (aside from Pabna-1 and Pabna-2)
The potential candidates for the remaining three constituencies are being discussed
The tally of candidates rises to 2,236
EC will announce appeal decisions between Jan 10 and 18
