The New Nation - Internet Edition

Staff Reporter

The Election Commission has completed its preparations to hold election to Noakhali-1 (Chatkhil-Sunaimuri) parliamentary constituency today that was stalled on death of Ganotantri Party president Nurul Islam.

Eleven candidates including HM Ibrahim of Awami League and Barrister Mahbub Uddin Khokan of BNP are in the race.

Returning officer Abdul Haq said that all preparations have been completed for holding the polls smooth and peaceful. Polling will be held at 105 centres equipped by equal number of presiding officers and 559 assistant presiding officers.

Local administration has identified 58 polling centers as 'vulnerable'. Three-tier security blanket has been ensured in and around the polling centers to avert any wrongdoings.