The High Court on Tuesday dismissed a writ petition filed by Nahid Islam, convener of the 11-party alliance and the National Citizen Party (NCP), challenging the candidacy of BNP-nominated candidate Dr MA Quayum in the Dhaka-11 constituency. With the dismissal of the writ, there is no legal obstacle to Dr Quayum’s participation in the election, lawyers said. Nahid Islam filed the writ on February 2, alleging dual citizenship and concealment of information by Dr Quayum, and sought suspension of his candidacy. Advocates Zahirul Islam Musa and Ali Azgar Sharifi represented Nahid Islam in the case. Earlier, the Election Commission declared the nomination papers of both Nahid Islam and Dr MA Quayum valid for the Dhaka-11 constituency.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 03, 2026 09:30 UTC