, Nov. 2 -- The Election Commission (EC) has reinstated the registration of Jatiya Ganatantrik Party-Jagpa with its electoral symbol 'Hookah' in line with a High Court order.

"The Jatiya Ganatantrik Party-Jagpa's registration with its party symbol (Registration No-036, 'Hookah' symbol, dated November 20, 2008) was reinstated cancelling its earlier notification that had revoked the party's registration," said a notification signed by EC Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed on Sunday.

The commission had first awarded registration to Jagpa ahead of the 2008 national election.

However, on February 1, 2021, the then Election Commission cancelled the party's registration for its failure to comply with conditions under the Representation of the Peop...