Election Commission sources said letters have already been issued to independent MPs to take a decision on reserved seats for women.
According to the law, information about alliance formation has to be given within 21 days of the publication of the gazette of the results of the general elections. During this period, if any independent MP does not join any coalition, those independent MPs will be considered to form a separate independent coalition.
Sources said that independent MPs are discussing among themselves regarding reserved seats for women. Various types of lobbying are going on.
However, independent MPs are waiting for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s decision on Sunday.