Dhaka-17 by-polls: Independent candidate Torikul gets back candidacy

Independent candidate Md Torikul Islam Bhuiyan today got back his candidacy to compete for the Dhaka-17 by-election as the High Court stayed Election Commission's (EC) decision to cancel his nomination paper, reports BSS.

The High Court also ordered the authorities concerned to give him the opportunity to take part in the election.

A High Court division bench of Justice S M Kuddus Zaman and Justice AKM Rabiul Hassan passed the order after holding hearing on a writ petition, challenging the decision of the EC.

Advocate Md Wajiullah, aided by Advocate Azim Uddin Patwari and Shah Md Babor, moved the plea before the court.

The Election Commission on June 18 scrapped the nomination papers of eight candidates including Torikul, making him challenge the decision with the High Court.