After the scrutiny of nomination papers, eight candidates in three parliamentary constituencies of Chattogram had their nominations canceled on Friday afternoon at the Chattogram Deputy Commissioner’s office. The decision followed verification by the returning officer’s office, which cited irregularities in voter signatures, inclusion of deceased voters, inconsistencies in party nominations, loan default, and missing documents as reasons for the cancellations.

In Chattogram-1 (Mirsarai), three candidates were disqualified, including an independent candidate for listing a deceased voter, a BNP rebel for lacking party endorsement, and a Jatiya Party candidate for violating election rules. In Chattogram-2 (Fatikchhari), three nominations were canceled due to false voter information, missing documents, and incomplete party approval. In Chattogram-3 (Sandwip), two candidates lost eligibility—one for party nomination inconsistencies and another for being a loan defaulter and having disputed supporter signatures.

District Commissioner and Returning Officer Zahidul Islam Miah stated that the disqualified candidates may appeal within the next four working days starting Sunday.