Nomination of independent candidate rejected

The returning officer (RO) here yesterday rejected the nomination paper of an independent candidate for Tangail-3 (Ghatail) bypolls as he failed to show support of necessary voters.
Five candidates submitted nomination papers in the bypolls and yesterday was the date for scrutiny.
Returning officer Mohammad Khorshed Anwar yesterday said at the hall room of Tangail deputy commissioner that nomination paper of independent candidate Ataur Rahman Khan was rejected as he failed to submit support (signatures) of one percent voters (2,713) out of the total voters in the constituency as per the electoral rules.
The candidate could submit signatures of only 1,480 voters, the RO added.
The nomination papers of four other candidates -- Awami League (AL) backed Shahidul Islam Lebu, Jatiya Party (Ershad) backed Sayed Abu Yousuf Abdullah Tuhin and independent candidates Amanur Rahman Khan Rana (rebel AL) and Fazlur Rahman Bir Protik -- were found valid.
The election to the parliamentary seat which fell vacant following the death of Matiur Rahman on September 14 will be held on November 18.