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- In Sudurpashchim Province, Nepal, 18 women candidates—including two independents—are contesting the upcoming House of Representatives election.
- Kailali has the highest number of women candidates, with 11 running.
- Across the province, 210 candidates are vying, with one candidacy canceled and three withdrawals.
- In Bangladesh, 3.6% of national election candidates are women, totaling 82 of 1,983 contestants for the February 12 election, despite a commitment for increased female representation.
