Dhaka, Oct. 31 -- In a development that has drawn significant political attention, the Election Commission (EC) has officially added the symbol 'Shapla Koli' (Lotus Bud) to its updated list of electoral symbols.
The move comes amid long-standing demands from the National Citizens' Party (NCP), which has consistently claimed the Shapla (Lotus) as its rightful party symbol.
The EC published the updated list on Thursday, through a circular signed by EC Secretary Akhtar Ahmed, outlining the electoral symbols for registered political parties and independent candidates.
The notification included several additions and removals - with 'Shapla Koli' among the newly introduced ones.
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