Dhaka, Oct 22 (V7N) – The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Tuesday reinstated Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami's appeal, which challenges the High Court ruling that upheld the cancellation of its registration as a political party by the Election Commission.

A four-member bench, led by Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed, restored the appeal after it was dismissed on November 19, 2023, due to the absence of Jamaat's legal representatives.

Jamaat's lawyer, Mohammad Shishir Manir, explained that if the appeal is successful, the party would regain its registration, allowing it to participate in national elections. The party now plans to seek a prompt hearing for the appeal.

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