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EC committed to holding fair election: Helal Uddin
DHAKA, Nov 22, 2018 (BSS) – Secretary of the Election Commission (EC)
Secretariat Helal Uddin Ahmed today said the Commission is committed to
holding the 11th parliamentary election in a free, fair and neutral manner.
“We’re committed to giving a free, fair and neutral election to the nation
as a gift and necessary instructions have already been announced to this
end,” he told the inaugural session of a special meeting with law enforcers
over the 11th parliamentary polls scheduled to be held on December 30.
Noting that holding the national election is a huge task, he said police is
an important part of the law enforcement agencies in holding the next
election in a free and peaceful manner.
He sought all-out cooperation from the law enforcement agencies, including
police, to hold the next election peacefully.
About the EC’s preparation in holding the election, Helal Uddin said
returning and assistant returning officers for all the seats have already
been appointed.
He said over 600 magistrates have been entrusted with maintaining the
electoral rules and necessary instructions have already been given to the
authorities concerned. “More instructions will be given in the days to come
to ensure a free, fair and neutral election.”
“We’ll brief the magistrates on November 24, 25 and 26 about their
responsibilities in maintaining the electoral rules. Returning and assistant
returning officers and local observers have already been briefed about their
duties,” the EC secretary said.
EC commissioners Mahbub Talukdar, Md Rafiqul Islam, Kabita Khanam and
Brigadier General (retd) Shahadat Hossain Chowdhury, and senior officials of
the Home Ministry and different law enforcement agencies were present at the
meeting.
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