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DHAKA, March 19, 2025 (BSS) - The High Court (HC) today declared the Election Commission (EC) decision, cancelling the registration of Jatiya Ganatantrik Party (JAGPA) as a political party, illegal.

A High Court division bench of Justice Mohammad Ullah and Justice Foyej Ahmed passed the order, declaring absolute a rule issued earlier in this regard.

JAGPA chairperson Barrister Tasmia Prodhan moved a plea filed for the party before the court.

The EC issued the circular on February 1, 2021, cancelling the registration of JAGPA. The party later filed a writ petition with the High Court, challenging the decision of the EC. 

The High Court after holding hearing on the matter, issued a rule, asking authorities concerned as to why the EC decision shall not be declared illegal.