1,896 aspirants to contest in JS polls: EC

A total of 1,896 candidates will take part in the January 7 Jatiya Sangsad election.

Independent aspirants and aspirants from 27 registered political parties make up the number, said Election Commission Secretary Jahangir Alam today at a press briefing.

Though, BNP and some other political parties have denied to participate in upcoming JS polls.

A total of 347 aspirants have withdrawn their candidacies, he said after the deadline for withdrawal of candidacy ended.