The decision by Justice Naima Haider and Justice Zafar Ahmed came on Sunday, only nine days before the polls. The Election Commission had been preparing to hold the elections on May 15. On Jan 16, 2013 the EC issued a gazette incorporating six administrative districts (mouzas) into the Gazipur City Corporation’s coverage. The High Court heard the petition and stayed the election for three months. Asked how the EC would respond, Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukdar said:“The High Court has stayed the Gazipur City Corporation polls for three months.

Source: bd News24 May 06, 2018 09:11 UTC