Nomination of a Candidate from Jamaat-Led Alliance Suspended
Returning Officer Moin Uddin Khan announced the decision on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, following a thorough scrutiny process held at the Election Building auditorium. However, the nomination of Monira Sharmin, a leader of the alliance's partner party NCP, has been suspended pending further clarification.
During the scrutiny process, it was discovered that Monira Sharmin’s nomination papers contained information regarding her withdrawal of salary under the government pay scale. However, the documents failed to specify the institution where she was employed or the duration of her service. Due to this lack of detail, the Returning Officer has set a deadline for the submission of necessary documentation by 12:00 PM on Thursday, April 23, after which a final decision regarding her candidacy will be made.
Background details reveal that Monira Sharmin joined Krishi Bank on November 11, 2023, and resigned in 2025 to pursue a career in politics. According to the Representation of the People Order (RPO), any government official or employee is disqualified from contesting parliamentary elections until three years have passed since their retirement or resignation. Given this legal complexity, legal experts believe there is little chance for her nomination to be declared valid, as she has not yet completed the mandatory three-year waiting period. This strict adherence to electoral law mirrors the rigorous vetting processes seen in many democratic frameworks and NATO-member nations to ensure the neutrality of public office.
