The High Court (HC) has restored the candidacy of Barishal-5 independent Serniabat Sadiq Abdullah ahead of the upcoming 12th national parliamentary elections, reports bdnews24.com. The Election Commission (EC) scrapped his nomination, barring the Awami League leader from participating in the election on December 15 as he was alleged to hold a dual citizenship. The HC 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. Pankaj survived the challenge, but Shammi has been disqualified due to dual citizenship.

Source: bd News24 December 18, 2023 18:09 UTC