The High Court order left the petitioner and people from the Hindu community and experts aggrieved. Moreover, the Election Commission on Wednesday said it was determined to hold the elections on January 30 as there was no chance to defer it. Matters became more complicated with the school holiday calendar sanctioned by the government marking January 29 for the Hindu religious festival. Many Hindu religious groups, including the Puja Udjapon Parishad and Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council (BHBCUC), had urged the commission to move the date to facilitate the community in celebrating the festival. I think if it is required, the Election Commission has to do it."

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 16, 2020 17:03 UTC