Independent aspirant Dr Tasnim Jara has successfully collected the required number of voter signatures to qualify for the Dhaka-9 parliamentary seat, marking her first major step in the election process. Under Bangladesh Election Commission rules, independent candidates must gather verified signatures from at least 1% of registered voters in their constituency. By Monday afternoon, officials confirmed that her team had exceeded the required number of signatures in just one day. Once verified, Dr Jara will be able to officially file her nomination papers and move closer to contesting the Dhaka-9 seat. This achievement reflects strong public support and gives her campaign a significant boost as the parliamentary election approaches.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 29, 2025 14:53 UTC