Naogaon-2 independent candidate dies

Aminul Haque, an independent candidate of Naogaon-2 constituency (Patnitala and Dhamoirhat) in the 12th general elections, has passed away.

He breathed his last early Friday while undergoing treatment at United Hospital in the capital Dhaka, said his son Asiful Haque.

Asiful said his father went to Dhaka on Monday to attend the hearing of a case and he was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday night after he had fallen sick.

His father had suffered from various complications, including diabetes and heart disease, he added.

Aminul Haque first bought Awami League's nomination for Naogaon-2 seat to contest in the national election but did not get the ruling party ticket.

Later, he submitted nomination form to compete in the polls as an independent candidate but the Election Commission cancelled his candidacy citing different inconsistencies.

Subsequently, he filed a writ petition in the High Court to get back his candidacy and the HC declared his candidacy valid on Wednesday.

On Thursday, he was allocated the Eagle, an electoral symbol, from the office of Naogaon deputy commissioner and returning officer. But a day after, he died.

Asked whether the election to the constituency will be suspended after the death of a candidate, deputy commissioner and returning officer Md Golam Mawla said a decision will be informed soon after seeing what laws say in this regard.

Moshiur Rahman/SU