In a significant development, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami is set to restore its official registration with the Election Commission soon, according to a senior EC official. The party is also expected to reacquire its familiar election symbol, “the scales” (Dāripalla in Bangla), a symbol deeply rooted in its identity.
Election Commissioner Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah confirmed the news after a meeting at the Election Commission Secretariat in Agargaon. “Jamaat-e-Islami will soon get back its registration. We are taking necessary steps. The Election Commission has made a decision in this regard,” he told reporters.
The meeting was chaired by Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin and attended by other commissioners and senior officials, signaling a concerted move towards re-establishing the party’s electoral status.
Regarding the party’s emblem, Sanaullah stated that the EC has adopted a policy decision to return the scales symbol to Jamaat-e-Islami, a decision that holds symbolic importance for the party’s supporters and its political identity.
In response to questions about recent controversies involving Ishraque Hossain, the commissioner clarified the limits of the Election Commission’s authority. “Our responsibilities include everything from announcing the polls schedule to publishing the results in the gazette. Administering oaths is not within the jurisdiction of the Election Commission,” he explained.
He emphasized that the EC believes it has fulfilled its constitutional duties, asserting, “The Election Commission has completed its tasks as required.”
This move comes amid ongoing discussions about the political future of Jamaat-e-Islami, which had its registration revoked following a 2013 court ruling that declared its charter unconstitutional. The reinstatement signals a potential resurgence for the party, marking a significant chapter in Bangladesh’s turbulent political landscape.
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