Dhaka, Jan 05 (V7N)- A writ petition has been filed in the High Court challenging the legality of the parliamentary elections and referendum scheduled for February 12, which are set to be held on the same day.

The petition was filed on Monday (January 5) by Supreme Court lawyer Advocate Yunus Ali Akand, naming the Chief Election Commissioner and other concerned authorities as respondents.

Advocate Yunus Ali Akand said the writ petition is likely to be heard later this week by a High Court bench comprising Justice Ahmed Sohel and Justice Fatema Anwar.

According to the petitioner, the constitution does not provide for an interim government, and therefore, holding elections under the current government structure is unconstitutional. He argued that elections could still be conducted by forming a caretaker government, in line with constitutional principles.

The petition seeks a rule nisi, asking the court to explain why elections under the interim government should not be declared illegal.

The High Court’s decision on whether to issue the rule could have significant implications for the upcoming 13th National Parliament election and the referendum process.

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