Bangladesh’s High Court has ruled that political parties forming alliances for the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election must contest under their respective party symbols. The verdict, delivered on Thursday by a bench comprising Justice Fatema Najib and Justice Fatema Anwar, dismissed a petition challenging the legality of this electoral provision. The ruling clarifies that even within an electoral alliance, each constituent party must retain its own identity on the ballot. Historically, smaller parties in alliances often contested under the symbol of the leading party, a practice now deemed inconsistent with electoral law. Legal experts suggest the decision reinforces transparency and voter clarity, while some smaller parties express concern over potential disadvantages in campaign recognition. The Election Commission is expected to issue updated guidelines reflecting the court’s decision ahead of the 13th parliamentary polls. Political analysts note that the ruling could reshape alliance strategies and negotiations in the coming months.
আগামী ত্রয়োদশ জাতীয় সংসদ নির্বাচনে দলগুলো জোটবদ্ধভাবে ভোটে অংশ নিলেও নিজেদের পৃথক দলীয় প্রতীকে নির্বাচন করার বিধানের বৈধতা নিয়ে দায়ের করা রুল খারিজ করেছে হাইকোর্ট। বৃহস্পতিবার (১১ ডিসেম্বর) সন্ধ্যায় বিচারপতি ফাতেমা নজীব ও বিচারপতি ফাতেমা আনোয়ারের হাই
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