Dhaka: The High Court (HC) today declared the Election Commission (EC) decision, cancelling the registration of Jatiya Ganatantrik Party (JAGPA) as a political party, illegal. A High Court division bench of Justice Mohammad Ullah and Justice Foyej Ahmed passed the order, declaring absolute a rule issued earlier in this regard.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, JAGPA chairperson Barrister Tasmia Prodhan moved a plea filed for the party before the court. The EC issued the circular on February 1, 2021, cancelling the registration of JAGPA. The party later filed a writ petition with the High Court, challenging the decision of the EC.
The High Court, after holding a hearing on the matter, issued a rule, asking authorities concerned as to why the EC decision shall not be declared illegal.