Among the candidates, 72 have been nominated by political parties while the other two are independent candidatesThere are 74 candidates from minority communities who will contest in the 11th parliamentary election. Awami League has nominated 18 candidates from the minority communities; the most such candidates nominated by any political party. Meanwhile, BNP has nominated seven candidates from minority communities while Gono Forum has nominated three such candidates. Awami League nominated 17 candidates from minority communities during the 10th general election held on January 5, 2014. They also demanded 60 seats be reserved for minority communities in the parliament; as it is done for women.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 25, 2018 19:07 UTC