The parliamentary seat was vacated by the death of Awami League MP Abdul Hyee on Mar 16The High Court has suspended the bypoll to the Jhenaidah-1 parliamentary seat, which was to be held on Jun 5. Najmul then moved a High Court bench alleging election irregularities and appealed for a suspension of the results, and a new vote. “In response to the petition, the High Court suspended the results of the election,” Monir said. On Jun 4, the Awami League nominated former Upazila chairman and district Awami League member Md Nayeb Ali Jowardar as the boat candidate for the race. However, the High Court order has suspended the polls.

Source: bd News24 May 06, 2024 10:37 UTC