Dhaka, Aug. 26 -- As part of preparations for the 13th national parliamentary election, the Election Commission (EC) this morning began hearings on objections regarding the re-demarcation of parliamentary constituencies for the Dhaka region, marking the third day of such hearings.

The hearing started at 10:00am on Manikganj 1, 2 and 3 followed by Narsingdi 4 and 5, and Narayanganj 3, 4 and 5, which is expected to continue till 12:30pm in the auditorium of the EC Building in the capital's Agargaon.

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nasir Uddin is chairing the hearing, which will continue until 5:00 pm today. Election Commissioners and the Secretary of the EC Secretariat are also taking part in the hearing.

Besides, hearings will b...