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The ruling BNP yesterday initiated its internal selection process for candidates in the election to the women’s reserved seats in the 13th National Parliament by beginning sale of party nomination forms.

The election is slated for May 12.

BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi inaugurated the sale of nomination forms at the party’s Nayapaltan central office around 11:00am.

The nomination forms would be sold till Sunday and would also have to be submitted within the same period.

Addressing the aspirants, Rizvi said BNP’s parliamentary board would take the final decision after assessing all relevant factors, including the aspirants’ political records, role in the party’s movements over the past 16-17 years, personal competence, speaking ability in parliament and other necessary aspects.

Rizvi urged the aspirants to accept the party’s decision in a disciplined manner and avoid creating any disagreement over the final nominations.

“There should not be any unpleasant situation arising if one person gets nomination while another does not,” he said.

“You have all endured much hardship and pain for the party. So, I firmly believe you will accept the party’s decision,” he added.

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