report in Dhaka Tribune, Dec 27, 2023The Election Commission (EC) has decided to cancel candidacy as a punishment for violating the electoral code of conduct. An official order has been issued to returning officers to take steps in this regard. So far, the commission has issued 258 show-cause notices to candidates based on the Election Inquiry Committee’s report. Among them, 92 candidates are nominated by the ruling party Awami League, and 53 candidates are current…