BNP chief Khaleda Zia is barred from competing in the election

[VikingRaider]

BNP chief Khaleda Zia is barred from competing in the election
2018-12-08 18:04:52
Staff Correspondent, bdnews24.com

The Election Commission has rejected the appeal filed by BNP chief Khaleda Zia after returning officers rejected her nominations for the coming parliamentary elections.

This means that the BNP chairperson will not be allowed to compete in the polls.

The BNP had hoped that the decision would be overturned on appeal, but the Election Commission announced on Saturday that it had rejected Khaleda’s petition.

The former prime minister still has the opportunity to challenge the matter before the court. However, the Supreme Court recently announced that no candidate sentenced to two or more years in prison will be allowed to run in the election.

This will be the first time the BNP will go to the polls without Khaleda Zia since she became the party chairperson three decades ago.

The 72-year-old was sentenced to prison in the Zia Orphanage Trust case in February. She received another prison sentence in the Zia Welfare Trust case.

Since then BNP lawyers have claimed that Khaleda would be able to compete in the 11th parliamentary election by appealing the trial court’s decision.

But several other BNP leaders have taken similar cases to the court and have been blocked from the election.

According to the High Court’s decision, under section 66 (2) (d) of the constitution, a nominee sentenced to two or more years in prison may not compete in elections unless their prison sentence is overturned and stayed by a higher court on appeal.

Another High Court justice gave a differing opinion in one case, but the Appellate Division blocked it.

Khaleda Zia had been chosen as a BNP nominee for the Feni-1, Bogura-6 and Bogura-7 seats. The returning officers for the three seats rejected her nomination on Dec 2.

Khaleda, who had boycotted the previous general election, had been elected from all three seats in 2008. The former prime minister had run from five different seats since the 1991 election and won all of them.

BNP leaders have claimed that the government officials who handled the applications had rejected her nomination under directions from the ruling Awami League.

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi had expressed his hope that the EC would give them ‘justice’ by restoring Khaleda Zia’s nomination.

An appeal board led by Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda heard an appeal against the rejection at the EC offices on Saturday. Khaleda was represented by former Attorney General AJ Mohammad Ali.

After the hearing the EC said that it would announce its decision later on.

A delegation from the Awami League then visited the EC and warned them not to give in to pressure.

The EC then announced that it had rejected Khaleda Zia’s nominations for all three seats on Saturday evening.

Source: https://m.bdnews24.com/amp/en/detail/11thparliamentaryelection/1569039

 

[Crystal-Clear]

much like a selection . god save Bangladesh

 

[koolio]

Bangladesh is really screwed up, democratically speaking it seems a one way show for Sheikh Hasina.

 

[VikingRaider]

much like a selection . god save Bangladesh

God already saved Bangladesh by removing this family from politics . Zia was a great man but her wife and son are not worthy. They are selfish and extremely corrupted . FBI knows that, and it will witness against her in Niko graft case.

Bangladesh is really screwed up, democratically speaking it seems a one way show for Sheikh Hasina.

Have you ever visited Bangladesh? If you would come here in 2005-2006, you would see that peoples were being treated less than dogs.
There were no electricity, almost all areas 12-14 hours regular basis loadshedding ,in some places even more.
Robbers were robbing homes and police were inactive, and such countless anarchy . That time we were screwed up not now.
But I do not blame you as you guys judge Bangladesh under the light of regional ( subcontinent) propaganda.
Now after minusing this family, BNP will have a great future under great leadership apart from zia family .
And inshallah real democratic atmosphere will prevail in Bangladesh in future.
Ps: Thanks a lot to both of you, as it looks you both have good feelings for Bangladesh.

 

[koolio]

God already saved Bangladesh by removing this family from politics . Zia was a great man but her wife and son are not worthy. They are selfish and extremely corrupted . FBI know will witness against her in Niko graft case.

Have you ever visited Bangladesh? If you would come here in 2005-2006, you would see that peoples were treating less than dogs.
There were no electricity, almost all areas 12-14 hours regular basis loadshedding ,in some places even more.
Robbers were robbing homes and police were inactive, many countless anarchy . That time we were screwed up not now.
But I do not blame you as you guys judge Bangladesh under the light of regional ( subcontinent) propaganda.
Now after minusing this family, both BNP will have a great future under great leadership apart from zia family .
And inshallah real democratic atmosphere will prevail in Bangladesh in future.

Bro I am not talking about economic development, no doubt Bangladesh is doing well, I was talking about playing level field in politics, which seems a one way for Sheikh Hasina, but are there any other opposition parties that can challenge BNP?

 

[VikingRaider]

Bro I am not talking about economic development, no doubt Bangladesh is doing well, I was talking about playing level field in politics, which seems a one way for Sheikh Hasina, but are there any other opposition parties that can challenge BNP?

Nah bro, currently there is no other party that is equal to BNP and AL. So surely sheikh Hasina is going to be the winner again. But by this time, means in next five years, BNP will be matured and will be freed from the influence of khaleda zia I hope. And then a level playing Field will start in Bangladesh again .
I hope it will bring a new Dawn for Bangladesh.
And also in 2008 under caretaker govt AL won 230 seat and BNP only 30.
So I will not be surprised if any other party will be raised like PTI .
Anything can happen in future. Just we need some time.
@koolio

 

[Imran Khan]

 

[ziaulislam]

Bangladesh is really screwed up, democratically speaking it seems a one way show for Sheikh Hasina.

It might do a better under dictatorship which has good relationship with foreign indian gaint

But this essentially means it will be an indian colomy

God already saved Bangladesh by removing this family from politics . Zia was a great man but her wife and son are not worthy. They are selfish and extremely corrupted . FBI know will witness against her in Niko graft case.

Have you ever visited Bangladesh? If you would come here in 2005-2006, you would see that peoples were treating less than dogs.
There were no electricity, almost all areas 12-14 hours regular basis loadshedding ,in some places even more.
Robbers were robbing homes and police were inactive, many countless anarchy . That time we were screwed up not now.
But I do not blame you as you guys judge Bangladesh under the light of regional ( subcontinent) propaganda.
Now after minusing this family, both BNP will have a great future under great leadership apart from zia family .
And inshallah real democratic atmosphere will prevail in Bangladesh in future.
Ps: Thanks a lot to both of you, as it looks you both have good feelings for Bangladesh.

Clearly you dont think this fair!!
Whole process of elections has been altered
If you think zia was bad than i wont have replied as i agree people have ideological grievances with him but to state he was good and she bad?

Nah bro, currently there is no other party that is equal to BNP and AL. So surely sheikh Hasina is going to be the winner again. But by this time mean in next five years, BNP will matured and will be freed from the influence of khaleda zia I hope. And then a level playing Field will start in Bangladesh again .
I hope it will bring a new Dawn for Bangladesh.
And also in 2008 under caretaker govt AL won 230 seat and BNP only 30.
So I will not be surprised if any other party will be raised like PTI .
Anything can happen in future. Just we need some time.
@koolio

She and raw will kill off or hang those people
I am looking at a good 30-40 years run of single party dictatorship

Bangladesh doesnt has an establishment anymore either to balance political dictatorship ..establishment is under india control more or less

 

[Crystal-Clear]

God already saved Bangladesh by removing this family from politics . Zia was a great man but her wife and son are not worthy. They are selfish and extremely corrupted . FBI know will witness against her in Niko graft case.

yeah and mujeeb and his family is too patriotic that they didnt left any stone unturned to convert BD into defacto indian state . .

 

[Arulmozhi Varman]

Funny Pakistanis doesnt understand the judicial process of another country and commenting on Zia. She has been prosecuted and in jail. Prosecuted in a court of law.
WOuld be tough for them to understand. After all its a banana...........

yeah and mujeeb and his family is too patriotic that they didnt left any stone unturned to convert BD into defacto indian state . .

What Bangladeshis do with their country is their wish...... Atleast people arent getting killed in bomb blasts over there.. They are living in peaceful fearless situation......

 

[Crystal-Clear]

What Bangladeshis do with their country is their wish...... Atleast people arent getting killed in bomb blasts over there.. They are living in peaceful fearless situation......

yeah only BD government is killing every possible opposition .

 

[Arulmozhi Varman]

yeah only BD government is killing every possible opposition .

Coming from a country which killed Benazir Bhutto jailed all competition like Sharif, now his brother and now PPP just to install PTI government.... The last time i saw they were opposition in Pakistan..........


Now you said what?

 

[VikingRaider]

yeah and mujeeb and his family is too patriotic that they didnt left any stone unturned to convert BD into defacto indian state . .

Atleast mujib family giving food to poors.And zia family used to steal the foods from poors . And well Bakshal regime was also extremely bad and that was the time of mujib. But that necessarily doesn't mean that Hasina regime can't be better . So in future after recovery maybe BNP can do better than AL .

And also mujib family didn't make Bangladesh as Indian client state, although they used to do sycophancy of India. But the time has long gone .
Just wait and see .
And after all both mujib and and zia family is Bangladeshi. No idea why you are upset ! If you want Bangladesh to be a prosperous country , then wait and watch.
Besides, I hope you do not believe that FBI is under control of mujib family ! FBI reported against khaleda and tareq on Niko graft case.

yeah only BD government is killing every possible opposition .

Those cases were filed by Fakhruddin govt in 2007, just one year after fall of khaleda zia.
So why do you think that AL is responsible?
That time may cases were filed against Hasina too.
So simply AL has nothing to do with those cases of khaleda zia that were filed in 2007-2009 .

Atleast people arent getting killed in bomb blasts over there.. They are living in peaceful fearless situation......

Yes. And also there are almost no loadshedding in Bangladesh now . Yes sometimes because of fain and storm electricity line fail, but that's different case .
My ideology is simple and clear, if someone do better, just for for them, you will be beneficial .
And others will learn lesson and will try to do even better. So your nation will be elevated as democratic country, and that's all.

 

[Bilal9]

Bro I am not talking about economic development, no doubt Bangladesh is doing well, I was talking about playing level field in politics, which seems a one way for Sheikh Hasina, but are there any other opposition parties that can challenge BNP?

Khaleda and her son have little credibility in Bangladesh politics anyhow.

BNP will compete under new leadership (Kamal Hussain etc.) and will hopefully have some voice in parliament. Most larger opposition including Jamaat have no option other than aligning with BNP.

 

[VikingRaider]

This can't be sign of our current political conditions.

Also It's not AL who filed those cases, but caretaker govt of Fakhruddin Ahmed, backed by Bangladesh Army filed all cases against khaleda zia and sheikh Hasina.
Cases against Hasina were very weak as she was not in power from 2001-2006 ( and almost murdered in 2004 grenade attack; Allah saved her) , but khaleda zia was in power like a Queen. And her son tareq was acting like a real king of Bangladesh and we were being treated as subservients. But the reality is people always forgot those old dark days and that's the reason that criminals were untouchables.
Peoples of sub continent are emotional , and my compatriots mean Bangladeshis are not only emotional, but sort of imbecile ( in few cases when it come about leadership cases, as they always have been the followers of leaders since ages), so in order to save them that time fakhruddin regime filed those cases. Then still why against Hasina while she was not only out from power, but also a victim of grenade attacks.
It was because fakhruddin govt just did balance, as if only cases were filed against khaleda zia alone , the fool Bengalis would instantly draw a conclusion and that is, "Fakhruddin regime" is and awami govt!
So in order to avoid the tag they had no other option but to balance. In reality in our country only govt site can loot and oppositions were abused, specially AL as AL was wrongly tagged as Hindu team who will make BD as Indian state literally, and there will be no Azan in masjid but will hear the sound of uloo ( a Hindu ritual , with mouth during their puja) , and many more dirty propaganda.

So my dear @Imran Khan, take it in a consideration.
And learn that this is not empty field.

And also in 2008 election under caretaker govt , AL won 230 seat and BNP won only 30 seat. That time khaleda zia was in field.
So only one woman can't make the field empty . She is not so big as she and her sycophants pretend.
If she was so big, she would participate in 2014 election under AL.
Well you may say that she didn't do it because of the fear of rigged election .
But man, if it is the reason, why she was too eager to participate under current AL govt now? Has hasina suddenly become an angel to her ( khaleda) ?
Why she burnt peoples in the name of democracy in 2014- 2015 ? And now why is too much interested to participate in election under so called kafir AL govt?

Why so drama in 2014 , if she is now too much interested to participate in election under hasina ? Now give me one good reason , why any new case against Khaleda will not be filed because of the chaos and killing of her party in the name of so called revival of democracy in 2014?

It's because she now realised that she is not the goddess and soon in Bangladesh she will be forgotten.
I call it the time of fulfilment of the burden of her sin. Yes she was the sinner because our political parties revolve around leader only, and she did not control her terrorist son Tarique Rahman.

Where we're those mobs who used to throw petrol bomb to buses and peoples? Now no one is around her .
Now everyone ( non partisan and sane person) will just claps on her deep wound , as everyone suffered much because of her vile works.

And BNP will not only survive , but will be elevated under new patriot leadership , and the result will be a true democratic atmosphere in Bangladesh after few years, at least I hope so.