The Election Commission today said that the postponed election to the Naogaon-2 constituency following the death of an independent candidate, will be held on February 12.

On December 29, the EC postponed voting after the death of independent candidate Aminul Haq, a former Awami League leader from the seat.

The EC today said that valid candidates for the seat would not need to collect nomination papers.

New aspirants will be able to collect nomination papers till January 17, scrutiny of nomination papers will be held on January 18, and the last date for withdrawal of candidature is January 25.