The Election Commission (EC) has clarified that the “boat” symbol will remain in its list of reserved electoral symbols, despite the suspension of the Awami League’s registration. On Sunday, Election Commissioner Abdur Rahmanel Masud said election symbols are never banned and remain the property of the commission, even if a political party ceases to exist. However, the water lily, sought by both NCP and Nagorik Oikya, was not included. The EC suspended the Awami League’s registration following demands from different factions within the current post-Uprising government. We are guided by law, not expediency.”The EC introduced party registration with symbol protection in 2008.

Source: bd News24 July 14, 2025 04:01 UTC