Dhaka, April 9 -- Voting has begun in the Bogura-6 by-election alongside the general election in Sherpur-3 for the 13th parliament.

Election officials said polling began at 7:30am on Thursday as scheduled and will continue without a break until 4:30pm.

The Bogura-6 seat became vacant after BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman, now the prime minister, who secured two seats during the parliamentary polls on Feb 12, opted to relinquish this particular constituency.

Meanwhile, the Sherpur-3 ballot was previously postponed following the death of a contesting candidate after the schedule was announced.

Authorities noted that a referendum is no longer required in Sherpur-3 as the "Yes" vote prevailed during the general election.

Bogura-6

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