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Bangladesh HC Rules People Convicted and Sentenced for More Than Two Years Cannot Compete in Upcoming Parliamentary Election


Bangladesh High Court on Sunday ruled that those convicted for more than two years under the emergency rule would not be able to run in December 29 parliamentary elections.

The High Court also ruled that those sentenced to less than two years under the Emergency Powers Rules, promulgated by the military-backed government of Fakhruddin Ahmed, may contest the polls in line with constitutional provisions.

Meanwhile, police submitted charge sheet against 14 members of the outlawed Islami militant outfit Harkatul Jihad(HUJI-B) in Ramna bomb attack case.

Amir Khasru has more on the story.

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