The Appellate Division has upheld a High Court order canceling BNP candidate Ali Azgar’s candidacy for Mymensingh 1 constituency in the upcoming 11th parliamentary election.
The seven-member bench, led by Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain, passed the order on Tuesday after hearing an appeal petition, reports UNB.
Jahurul Islam Mukul, lawyer of the bank, said following the Appellate Division order, Azgar cannot contest the election.
The Election Commission had previously accepted nomination paper submitted by Ali Azgar, but the Farmers Bank filed a writ with the High Court, accusing the politician of money laundering.
After hearing the writ on December 9, the High Court stayed his nomination. Later, Azgar filed the appeal challenging the High Court order.
