Jayita Oikya Front leader Reza Kibria has been cleared to contest the 11th general elections from Habiganj 1 constituency.
Reza’s nomination was scrapped by returning officer on grounds of a pending credit card bill on December 2, after which he filed an appeal with the Election Commission.
The commission granted his appeal on Friday, Reza’s lawyer told reporters.
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Reza Kibria is the son of former Awami League finance minister AMS Kibria who was an MP from Habiganj 3 constituency.
Reza joined the opposition alliance Oikya Front this year and was nominated for the election.
