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The National Citizen Party (NCP) has started selling nomination forms for aspiring candidates ahead of the 13th national election, with each form priced at Tk 10,000.
Announcing the initiative at a press briefing on Thursday evening, NCP Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary said that freedom fighters and candidates from low-income backgrounds will be able to purchase the forms at a reduced rate of Tk 2,000, UNB reports.
“To apply, individuals must hold primary membership of the NCP and provide their personal details, political background, and ideological statement when submitting the form,” Patwary said.
He said the sale of nomination forms will continue until November 13, while the party’s preliminary list of candidates is scheduled to be released on November 15.
Dr Tasnim Jara, Secretary of the NCP Central Election Committee, said nomination forms are available through three channels — the party’s central office, its online portal and from the two chief organisers or the organisational secretary.