Dhaka, Jan. 3 -- The nomination paper of Tasnim Jara, an independent candidate and former leader of the National Citizen Party (NCP), for the Dhaka-9 constituency was cancelled on Saturday.

Dhaka's Deputy Commissioner and Returning Officer Md Rezaul Karim announced the decision around 11:30am.

Talking to reporters, Jara said she would file an appeal with the Election Commission (EC) challenging the cancellation.

"The nomination paper I submitted as an independent candidate for Dhaka-9 has not been accepted at this stage. However, we will appeal. I have already started the appeal process," Jara told journalists at the Divisional Commissioner's office in city's Segunbagicha.

Explaining the grounds for the cancellation, Jara said her nom...