The ruling Awami League (AL) on Saturday picked candidates for the third phase elections to 64 municipalities.

The names of 64 candidates were announced following a meeting at the Prime Minister’s official Ganabhaban residence.

AL Local Government Public Representative Nomination Board President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina chaired the meeting.

Earlier on December 14, the Election Commission announced the poll schedule of third phase elections to 64 municipalities of different districts by setting the voting day on January 30.

The deadline for the submission of nomination papers is December 31, while the date for scrutiny of nomination papers is January 3 and the last date for the withdrawal of candidature is January 30.

BDST: 1315 HRS, DEC 27, 2020
AP