Rumeen Farhana elected to BNP reserved seat unopposed

Staff Correspondent: Barrister Rumeen Farhana has been elected to BNP’s reserved seat for women in parliament unopposed.

Election Commission Joint Secretary and Returning Officer Abul Quasem made the announcement on Tuesday.

“Tuesday (May 28) was the last date for withdrawal of nominations. As Rumeen Farhana did not withdraw her nomination and was unopposed, we have declared her the winner,” he said.

He added that the official gazette notification would be issued in a few days, after necessary documents are presented to the Election Commission.

Rumeen, daughter of late Language Movement hero Oli Ahad, submitted her nomination form to the Election Commission on Monday, May 20.

The date for scrutinizing nomination papers was on May 21, and the last date for withdrawal of candidature was May 28.

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