, Jan. 10 -- Independent candidate Tasnim Jara has regained the validity of her nomination for the Dhaka-9 constituency in the 13th national parliamentary election after her appeal was accepted by the Election Commission on Saturday.

Her nomination was earlier declared invalid during the preliminary scrutiny phase. However, following a hearing on appeals seeking validation of candidacies at the Election Commission office in Agargaon, Jara's nomination was reinstated, clearing the way for her to contest the election as an independent candidate.

Reacting immediately after the decision, Jara thanked the Election Commission for accepting her appeal. She also expressed gratitude to supporters at home and abroad who stood by her over the past...