The Election Inquiry and Judicial Committee has issued a show-cause notice to BNP-nominated candidate Major General (Retd.) Sharif Uddin from Rajshahi-1 (Godagari-Tanore) constituency for allegedly violating the electoral code of conduct. The notice, signed by Rajshahi Joint District and Sessions Judge Mosammat Kamrun Nahar, was sent on Sunday and reached Godagari Police Station on Monday. Sharif Uddin has been ordered to appear in person before the Rajshahi Joint District Judge’s First Court on Wednesday, January 14, to provide a written explanation.

According to the notice, the committee learned that Sharif Uddin distributed shawls, mufflers, and party flags bearing the BNP’s symbol among all auto-rickshaw and CNG drivers in Ward 9 of Mundumala Municipality in Tanore. This act was deemed a clear violation of Rule 4 of the Political Party and Candidate Code of Conduct 2025 for parliamentary elections. Copies of the notice were also sent to the Returning Officer and Rajshahi Deputy Commissioner Afia Akhter.

The committee stated that the incident constitutes a pre-election irregularity and may be reported to the Election Commission Secretariat with recommendations after inquiry.