Dhaka, June 25 -- The Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami held its first formal meeting with the Election Commission (EC) today after regaining its official registration and electoral symbol, marking a key step in the party's return to mainstream politics, reports Dhaka Tribune.
The meeting was attended by Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin, with the Jamaat being represented by a three-member delegation led by Assistant Secretary General Hamidur Rahman Azad.
During the talks, the controversial hardline Islamic party tabled four key demands: the adoption of a proportional representation (PR) electoral system; voting rights for overseas Bangladeshis; holding local government elections before the national vote; and ensuring local polls...