The Election Inquiry and Judicial Committee has summoned Manjurul Ahsan Munshi, whose candidacy in the Comilla-4 (Debidwar) constituency was canceled over a loan default allegation, following accusations that he threatened voters. The order was issued Tuesday night by Senior Civil Judge Tafrima Tabassum of the Comilla-4 Election Inquiry and Judicial Committee. The Debidwar Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) and assistant returning officer had submitted a written complaint to the committee, alleging that Munshi threatened voters. If necessary, I will burn down your homes and reduce everything to ashes.”Munshi had been the BNP candidate for the Comilla-4 seat. After his candidacy was scrapped, the BNP extended support to Gono Odhikar Parishad candidate Md A. Jasim Uddin in the Comilla-4 constituency.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 11, 2026 14:28 UTC