BNP candidate Manjurul Ahsan Munshi is set to file an appeal with the Appellate Division on Thursday, challenging the High Court’s order that upheld the Election Commission’s decision to cancel his nomination for the Cumilla-4 constituency. His lawyer, Advocate Saifullah Al Mamun, confirmed the move, describing it as Munshi’s final legal recourse to regain candidacy.

On Wednesday, a High Court bench comprising Justice Rajik Al Jalil and Justice Md Anwarul Islam dismissed Munshi’s writ petition that sought to overturn the Election Commission’s January 17 decision to reject his nomination. Following the dismissal, lawyers stated that Munshi is now ineligible to contest the election.

After the ruling, Hasnat Abdullah’s lawyer, Mohammad Hossain Lipu, said the court maintained the cancellation due to alleged concealment of loan default information. The upcoming appeal will determine whether Munshi can re-enter the electoral race for Cumilla-4.