June 10, 2026
Hasnat Abdullah calls out the Election Commission for acting "arbitrarily" over the allocation of symbols
Nasiruddin says discussions lasted over two hours without any justification
The party has sent seven samples of a potential “Shapla” symbol in its letter to the commission
The party claims other symbols from the national emblem have been allotted to parties, highlighting inconsistencies
He extends the favour to NCP due to their age and contribution to the July Uprising
The party’s chief coordinator criticises the alternative symbols on offer, calling them “ridiculous and outdated”
Awami League’s “boat” symbol remains suspended
The party has reapplied to the EC a day after being asked to choose from the approved list of symbols
