Writ filed challenging provision of party symbols in the alliance's vote

A writ petition was filed with the High Court challenging the legality of the provision of party symbols in the alliance’s vote in the 13th national election.

Md Aminul Amin, general secretary of National Democratic Movement (NDM), led by its chairman Bobby Hajjaz filed the writ petition with the HC bench concerned on Thursday.

The petition also sought cancellation of the Representation of the People Order (RPO).

Chief Election Commissioner and other concerned made respondent to the writ petition.

Barristar Sahedul Azam, organising secretary of NDM, said the petition will likely move to the bench of Justice Fatema Najib next week.

On November 3, the government of Bangladesh issued the “Representation of the People (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025,” with provision that even if registered political parties form an electoral alliance, candidates must contest the polls with their own party symbols.

Earlier, on October 23, the Advisory Council approved the draft amendment of the RPO.