A writ has been filed challenging the validity of Nahid Islam’s candidacy for the Dhaka-11 constituency in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad election. Nahid Islam is the convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP). The writ was filed by Shamim Ahmed, the Bangladesh Jatiya Party’s candidate for the same constituency, who is contesting with the 'plough' symbol.
Shamim Ahmed’s lawyer, Mohammad Majnu Mollah, said the writ was filed yesterday, Sunday. Speaking to Prothom Alo today, Monday, he said, “Tomorrow, Tuesday, the writ will be presented in the High Court for hearing.”
Lawyer Majnu Mollah alleged that immediately after assuming the advisory council position on 8 August 2024, Nahid Islam misused state power to acquire citizenship of the Commonwealth of Dominica overnight. He concealed this in his election affidavit, which constitutes a direct violation of Article 66(2)(g) of the Constitution. According to Article 66(2)(g) of the Constitution, he is disqualified from contesting the election. For this reason, the petitioner has brought the matter to the court’s attention.