The government has declared a general holiday on 9 April, in selected areas of Bogura and Sherpur districts to facilitate for two vacant parliamentary seats.
The Public Administration Ministry issued an official notification on Wednesday confirming the holiday.
According to the notice, the decision was made in line with the Rules of Business, 1996, following a formal request from the Bangladesh Election Commission Secretariat.
The Bogura-6 seat became vacant after BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman chose to retain the Dhaka-17 constituency, following his election to both seats in the February 12 polls.
In line with electoral rules, the Election Commission declared Bogura-6 vacant, prompting a by-election.
The Sherpur-3 election was postponed after Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Nuruzzaman Badal passed away on 3 February.
Under Article 17(1) of the Representation of the People Order, 1972, elections must be suspended if a candidate dies after the withdrawal deadline but before polling.
Following the confirmation of his death, the returning officer issued a public notice, and a fresh election schedule was announced.
