Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- e-Islami nominated Md Abdul Haque has returned to the electoral race in Dhaka-2 constituency as the Election Commission on Tuesday granted his appeal against the decision of the returning officer who turned down his nomination paper during the scrutiny.

The Commission, chaired by Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin, heard the petition filed by Abdul Haque and announced its decision that reinstated his candidacy in Dhaka-2.

With the EC's decision, Abdul Haque, also the Chairman of the Retired Armed Forces Officers Welfare Association (RAOWA), will contest with BNP candidate Amanullah Aman and Islami Andolan Bangladesh contestant Jahirul Islam from the constituency in the 13th parliamentary election scheduled for...