The Election Commission has declared the nomination of Tasnim Zara as valid for the upcoming national parliamentary election. She is contesting as an independent candidate from the Dhaka-9 constituency. The decision was made during a hearing that began on Saturday morning, following her appeal against the earlier cancellation of her nomination.

Tasnim Zara had submitted an appeal to the Election Commission last Monday after her nomination was initially rejected. Speaking to journalists after the decision, she confirmed that her appeal had been accepted and her candidacy approved. She expressed gratitude to supporters at home and abroad who had extended their good wishes and prayers during the past week.

Zara also announced that she would apply for the football symbol as her preferred election mark, reaffirming her commitment to continue her campaign as an independent candidate in the Dhaka-9 race.