Dhaka, Jan. 20 -- Tuesday (January 20) marks the final day for candidates to withdraw their nominations in the upcoming national election, which is scheduled to be held on February 12.

Political parties that have fielded more than one candidate in any constituency must inform the respective returning officers of their final nominee by 5:00 pm on Tuesday.

Independent candidates and other candidates nominated by registered political parties will also be able to withdraw their candidacies within the same deadline.

The Article 16 (1) of the Representation of the People Order, 1972 states, "Any validly nominated candidate may, by notice in writing signed by him and delivered, on or before the withdrawal day, to the Returning Officer, either...