'July Oikya' demands cancellation of Japa, NDF nominations

Police on Tuesday blocked a march by a group of protesters under the banner of 'July Oikya' in front of the capital's Nirbachan Bhaban as they attempted to advance towards the Election Commission (EC), report agencies.
The protesters were demanding the cancellation of nomination papers submitted by candidates of the Jatiya Party (Japa) and the National Democratic Front (NDF) alliance for the upcoming national election scheduled for February 12.
Later, a five-member delegation from the protesters entered the Election Commission and submitted a memorandum, which was received by EC Additional Secretary KM Ali Newaz.