Dhaka, Oct. 31 -- The Election Commission has reserved 119 symbols for registered parties and independent candidates in the next parliamentary polls.

On Thursday, the EC published the updated gazette of symbols in the Parliamentary Election Management Rules, signed by Election Commission Secretary Akhtar Ahmed. This revision comes five weeks after the previous list.

The expected Shapla (Water Lily) symbol, demanded by the National Citizen Party (NCP), was not included; however, the Shapla Koli (Water Lily Bud) logo has been added to the roster.

The 119 symbols now include:

Apel (Apple), Anaras (Pineapple), Aam (Mango), Almari (Cupboard), Eagle (Eagle), Utt (Camel), Udiyoman Surjo (Rising Sun), Ektara, Kanchi (Scissors), Kabutar (Pigeo...