Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- The Election Commission (EC) has restored the registration of the Jatiya Ganatantrik Party (JAGPA) and its electoral symbol, the "Hookah," following a High Court order.

A gazette notification, signed by EC Secretary Akhtar Ahmed, was issued on Sunday.

The EC had initially registered JAGPA ahead of the 2008 parliamentary polls but cancelled it on Jan 28, 2021, citing failure to meet certain conditions.

Party president Tasmia Pradhan later challenged the decision, and in March 2025, the High Court ordered the restoration of its registration.

JAGPA's founding president, Shafiul Alam Prodhan, died on May 21, 2017, followed by its chairperson, Rehana Prodhan, on Oct 22, 2018. Their daughter Tasmia has since been leading th...