Dhaka, April 8 -- Discussions are under way over party nominations for the 50 reserved women's seats in the parliament, as allocation among political blocs has been finalised.

The ruling BNP-led alliance is set to secure 36 seats, while the opposition Jamaat-e-Islami-led bloc will get 13.

Independents will receive one seat.

The Election Commission has scheduled the election for May 12.

However, candidates are likely to be elected unopposed if the number of nominees matches the allocated seats for each party or alliance.

Under the rules, if valid nominations equal the number of allocated seats and no candidate withdraws, the Election Commission Secretariat declares them elected uncontested and issues a gazette notification.

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