Dhaka, Aug. 1 -- The Election Commission (EC) has come under increased scrutiny after approving a draft list of 39 parliamentary constituencies in 14 districts - including key areas such as Dhaka, Chattogram, and Sylhet-for redrawing electoral boundaries, amid lingering controversy over past delimitation exercises.

In a notification issued on Thursday (31 July), the EC invited objections or comments on the draft list, allowing appeals to be filed until 10 August.

The move marks the latest phase in a complex and often politically sensitive process of constituency reconfiguration ahead of the next general election, tentatively scheduled for early 2026.

The proposed changes affect constituencies across Dhaka, Panchagarh, Rangpur, Sirajgan...