The parliamentary constituency (Laxmipur-2) of Mohammad Shahid Islam alias Kazi Papul has been declared vacant after the independent parliamentarian was sentenced by a Kuwaiti court for criminal offense involving moral turpitude.

BNP on Friday alleged the current government’ corruption has got international recognition through the sentencing of Bangladeshi MP Mohammad Shahid Islam alias Kazi Papul by a Kuwaiti court in a bribery case.

The High Court on Tuesday asked the government to explain why Laxmipur-2 independent MP Mohammad Shahid Islam should not be expelled and his seat declared vacant.

Mohammad Shahid Islam, MP of Laxmipur- 2 constituency (independent), who was arrested in Kuwait in cases related to human trafficking, residency visa trading and money laundering, has been sent to central prison of the country.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Wednesday served notices to Mohammad Shahid Islam, MP of Laxmipur- 2 constituency (independent) and his family members, seeking their wealth statements.