The Election Commission (EC) has summoned Awami League leader Amir Hossain Amu, a candidate from the Jhalakathi-2 constituency, seeking an explanation for his alleged violation of the electoral code of conduct.
The commission has instructed Amu to present his explanation in person on December 15.
The EC's action comes in response to a violation where speakers allegedly sought votes for Amu during a program in Jhalakathi on December 8.
According to the EC's letter, this act is in breach of the directive issued on November 16, which stated that no one would be allowed to participate in the election campaign until December 18, the day when the EC is scheduled to allocate electoral symbols.
The 12th national polls are slated to be held on January 7.
