Dhaka, Jun 02 (V7N) – The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has welcomed the Appellate Division's verdict restoring the political registration of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, calling it a positive signal for multi-party democracy in the country.

A four-member bench of the Appellate Division, led by Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed, declared the previous High Court verdict that had cancelled Jamaat's registration as legally invalid. The apex court has now directed the Election Commission (EC) to move forward with resolving all pending issues, including the party's registration and election symbol.

BNP: A Win for Pluralism

Reacting to the ruling, BNP leaders expressed optimism that this legal development would enrich the democratic process in Bangladesh.

Syed Moazzem Hossain Alal, Advisor to the BNP Chairperson, stated:

“BNP has always supported a political landscape where multiple ideologies can coexist. From that perspective, we view the court's ruling as a promising step toward a more inclusive democratic process.”

Echoing similar sentiments, BNP Standing Committee Member Major (Retd.) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed commented:

“Only those with genuine public support will ultimately prevail in politics. We want to leave behind past conflicts and work toward building a democratic Bangladesh.”

EC Awaiting Full Court Instructions

Meanwhile, the Election Commission is preparing to act on the verdict. EC Secretary Akhtar Ahmed told reporters that the Commission will follow legal procedures once it receives a copy of the court's full order.

“Jamaat will be given the electoral symbol it is entitled to once we receive official court instructions,” said the Secretary. “The same applies to the pending matter of Ishraq Hossain’s mayoral oath—our decision will follow the law and the court's direction.”

The ruling has sparked renewed debate across the political spectrum, as Jamaat-e-Islami’s return to electoral politics would mark a significant shift in Bangladesh’s political dynamics after years of legal and administrative setbacks.

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