, Nov. 20 -- e-Islami has dismissed widespread social media speculation claiming that popular Islamic scholar Dr Mizanur Rahman Azhari has been nominated as the party's candidate for Dhaka-5 (Jatrabari-Demra) in the upcoming national election.

Rumours circulated from Wednesday afternoon through various Facebook posts and informal online channels suggesting that Azhari had replaced Jamaat's previously declared candidate, Mohammad Kamal Hossain. The posts quickly gained traction, prompting many users to congratulate the preacher.

However, Jamaat clarified that no such decision had been made.

In a statement posted on the Jamaat Dhaka City South's official Facebook page, the party said none of its previously nominated candidates in the reg...