Dhaka, Nov 27 (Just News) : The High Court (HC) on Tuesday said a convict sentenced to more than two years in prison cannot contest the election, even if an appeal is pending.
The HC bench of Justice Mohammad Nazrul Islam Talukder and Justice KM Hafizul Alam passed the order while rejecting petitions filed by Amanullah Aman and four more BNP leaders seeking suspension of their conviction in graft cases.
The court announced the observation in line with Article 66 (2)(D) of the constitution.
The court said the convict can only contest the election after a five-year term after completion of the jail term.
(JustNews/mj/1320hr.)
