Dhaka, Dec. 29 -- A total of 44 candidates have submitted nomination papers for five constituencies in Dhaka ahead of the parliamentary elections.

Dhaka District Administrator and Returning Officer Md Rezaul Karim released the figures after the Monday deadline.

Speaking at a press briefing, he said: "Eight candidates have submitted nomination papers in Dhaka-1, three in Dhaka-2, 16 in Dhaka-3, 11 in Dhaka-18 and six in Dhaka-19."

An additional 21 aspirants have picked nomination forms but have not submitted them.

According to the election schedule, scrutiny of nomination papers will be held from Dec 30 to Jan 4, 2026.

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