The High Court has restored the candidacy of Barishal-5 independent Serniabat Sadiq Abdullah ahead of the upcoming 12th national parliamentary elections. The Election Commission scrapped his nomination, barring the Awami League leader from participating in the election on Dec 15 as he was alleged to hold a dual citizenship. The High Court bench of Justice Abu Taher Md Saifur Rahman and Justice Md Bashir Ullah overturned the decision on Monday after hearing Abdullah's petition. The bench of Justice Md Iqbal Kabir and Justice SM Moniruzzaman rejected the writ petitions filed by Shammi and Shamim. Meanwhile, independent candidate AK Azad appealed to nullify Shamim's candidacy for the Faridpur-3 seat, claiming that the Awami League candidate is also a citizen of the Netherlands.

Source: bd News24 December 18, 2023 11:29 UTC