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Bagerhat District Sports Body Election Begins After 15 Years

Saturday, 14 November 2026, 3:20

Bagerhat District Sports Body Election Begins After 15 Years

Voting for the executive committee election of the Bagerhat District Sports Association is underway in a festive atmosphere after a long 15 years. The voting started at 10 AM on Saturday (November 14) at the stadium building and will continue without interruption till 4 PM. Voters expressed excitement at having the opportunity to choose their preferred candidates through ballots after one and a half decades.

According to election-related sources, a total of 101 voters will cast their votes in this 2026 election of the sports association. A total of 30 candidates are contesting for various posts, out of which 21 will be elected. Skendar Hossain and Syed Morshed Anwar Sohel are contesting for the post of General Secretary. Earlier, four candidates for vice-president and two for reserved executive members from upazilas were elected unopposed.

According to the constitution, the Deputy Commissioner of Bagerhat will serve as the president of this committee by virtue of office. Besides, the Superintendent of Police and Additional Deputy Commissioner will serve as vice-presidents and the District Sports Officer as an executive member by virtue of their offices.

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