BNP expels Khaleda Zia's adviser Ekramuzzaman, Shah Md Abu Zafar

BNP has expelled its chairperson's adviser, Syed AK Ekramuzzaman, and National Executive Committee member Shah Md Abu Zafar as they are going to take part in the 12th parliamentary election, reports UNB.

A press release signed by party's Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said on Tuesday that the action was taken against the duo for their involvement in 'anti-party activities.'

"On the basis of clear allegations of involvement in activities that go against the party's discipline, BNP Chairperson's Advisory Council member Syed AK Ekramuzzaman and National Executive Committee member Shah Md Abu Zafar have been expelled from all posts at all levels of the party, including primary membership," the press release added.

Ekramuzzaman collected nomination paper on Monday to contest the national election from Brahmanbaria-1 (Nasir-nagar) constituency.