By-elections to Dhaka-18 and Sirajganj-1 parliamentary seats will be held on November 12, the Election Commission announced yesterday.

As per the schedule, the deadline for nomination submission is October 13. The nomination forms will be scrutinised on October 15.

October 22 has been set as the last date for withdrawal of candidature.

The Sirajganj-1 fell vacant after the death of former health minister and Awami League MP Mohammed Nasim on June 13.

The Dhaka-18 fell vacant following the death of former home minister and Awami League lawmaker Sahara Khatun on July 9.