EC serves show-cause notice to Amir Hossain Amu

The Election Commission has served a show-cause notice to Amir Hossain Amu, the Awami League candidate for the Jhalakathi-2 seat, for breaching the election code of conduct.

According to the notice, Amu has been asked to give an explanation on December 15 why his candidacy should not be revoked.

Sources in the EC said confirmed this on Saturday.

The notice stated despite receiving a warning from the Jhalakathi deputy commissioner and returning officer, Amir Hossain Amu conducted two meetings on 8 December at the Nalchity Upazila Parishad hall room and Sheikh Russel Mini Stadium.