NROF demands nomination of 33pc women candidates from all political parties | Others

DHAKA, Sept 23, 2025 (BSS)- Narir Rajnoitik Odhikar Forum (NROF) today demanded that political parties must nominate 33 percent women candidates mandatorily outside the reserved seats in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections. The forum made this demand during a meeting with Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin at the Agargaon Nirbachan Bhaban in the capital. Four other election commissioners and the EC's senior secretary were present at the time. After the meeting, Women's Affairs Reform Commission member Maheen Sultan told reporters, "We have raised our demands and expectations to ensure equal status of women voters, women candidates and women citizens.” The Election Commission (EC) has also announced to take several steps, she said. “We want nomination of 33 percent...