The High Court had rejected the nomination of Rushdir, the wife of missing BNP leader Ilias Ali, based on a writ petition filed by JP leader Yahya Chowdhury. BNP supporters will resume their campaign after receiving instructions form the party’s central alliance, Biswanath Upazila BNP Vice-chairman Md Sohel Ahmed Chowdhury told bdnews24.com. “BNP supporters are depressed over the HC decision blocking Ilias Ali’s wife to run for polls. JP leader Yahya Chowdhury was elected as a parliament member in 2014. The Grand Alliance granted nomination to JP leader Yahya Chowdhury, rejecting Awami League leader Shafiqur Rahman Chowdhury.

Source: bd News24 December 25, 2018 11:48 UTC