Dhaka, Oct. 26 -- Bangladesh Republic Party (BRP) on Sunday officially received registration as a new political party with the 'Elephant' as its electoral symbol, following a court directive.

The Election Commission (EC) handed over the registration certificate to the party's chairman KM Abu Hanif Hridoy.

According to a gazette notification signed by EC Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed, the registration was granted in compliance with the High Court Division's order dated July 23 last.

The registration was made under the provisions of the Representation of the People Order (RPO).

The EC has reserved the 'Elephant' as the official party symbol for the party with registration number 57.

The party's central office is located at 88/1 Shahid ...