EC says NCP cannot be allotted Shapla symbol as it's not in the regulations

The Election Commission (EC) will not allocate the Shapla (water lily) symbol to the National Citizen Party (NCP), as the emblem is not included in the official list of symbols under the election regulations.

Akhtar Ahmed, senior secretary to the EC, confirmed the decision while speaking to reporters at the Election Commission building in Dhaka today (27 October).

He said, "The NCP cannot be given the Shapla symbol because it is not listed in the regulations."
Akhtar Ahmed added, "The Election Commission will issue a public notification soon, assigning another symbol at its discretion. The EC's stance on this matter remains unchanged."

He added that the EC will issue a public notification this week, listing the approved election symbols under its own authority.