Advocate Shamim Ara Swapna has submitted her nomination papers for the reserved women’s seat in the National Parliament. On Tuesday (April 21), she formally submitted the nomination to the Returning Officer and Joint Secretary of the Election Management-2 Wing, Md. Moin Uddin Khan, at the Election Commission Secretariat in Agargaon, Dhaka.
The scrutiny of the submitted nomination papers will be conducted on Wednesday and Thursday (April 22 and 23).
Earlier on April 20, Shamim Ara Swapna, General Secretary of the Cox’s Bazar District BNP, along with 36 BNP women leaders, was given final nomination by the BNP for the reserved women’s seats in the National Parliament.
After submitting her nomination, Advocate Shamim Ara Swapna expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed, all members of the BNP Standing Committee, and others concerned for nominating her.
She said she seeks the blessings of Almighty Allah and the cooperation of all to carry out her responsibilities properly. She also thanked party leaders and workers at all levels, as well as the people of Cox’s Bazar, for their support in securing her nomination.
She further stated that she is deeply grateful to the party for recognising her contributions and vowed to dedicate herself fully to serving the party and the people throughout her life.
It is noted that April 29 is the final day for withdrawal of nomination papers. If no additional candidates remain after withdrawals, all valid candidates will be declared elected unopposed in accordance with the rules.
All election-related procedures are being conducted at the Election Commission Secretariat in Agargaon, Dhaka.
Cox’s Bazar Life Report
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