Gobindadeb Pramanik barred from Gopalganj-3 as Bangladesh polls draw near
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Moneycontrol04-01-2026, 20:56

Hindu Candidate Gobindadeb Pramanik's Nomination Rejected in Sheikh Hasina's Former Seat

  • Hindu lawyer Gobindadeb Pramanik's nomination for Bangladesh's general election was rejected in Gopalganj-3.
  • Gopalganj-3, a Hindu-majority seat, was previously represented by former PM Sheikh Hasina.
  • Nomination was rejected due to 'invalid signatures'; Pramanik alleges political pressure forced signees to deny support.
  • Pramanik plans to challenge the decision with the Election Commission and potentially the High Court.
  • The rejection raises concerns about minority representation and the fairness of the election process.

Why It Matters: Hindu candidate's nomination rejection in a key seat sparks concerns over election fairness and minority rights.

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