Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin has declared that political parties must be held accountable for any violations of electoral conduct committed by their respective organisations.
Speaking at a discussion following the observance of the 7th National Voter Day on Sunday (2 March), he emphasised that securing written commitments from all participating parties could facilitate a fair election.
At the event’s inauguration, the CEC unveiled the final voter list for 2024, revealing that Bangladesh now has a total of 12.37 crore registered voters.
Among them, 6.33 crore are male, 6.03 crore are female, and 994 individuals are registered as third-gender voters. The overall voter growth rate stands at 1.54%.
Following the ceremony, Election Commission officials and staff participated in a vibrant rally in front of the commission’s headquarters.
Addressing concerns about electoral integrity, Nasir Uddin acknowledged that election-related violence may offer short-term gains but ultimately proves detrimental to both political parties and the nation.
He expressed confidence that no party would engage in such misconduct. He also noted that the commission remains unfazed by the contrasting narratives put forth by different political factions regarding election credibility.
Meanwhile, Election Commissioner Abul Fazl Mohammad Sanaullah highlighted the renewed enthusiasm among voters, noting that an updated voter list will be released by 30 June as part of an ongoing registration process. He assured that further voter registrations will continue beyond this date.
Echoing the sentiment that conducting elections is a formidable challenge, Election Commissioner Anwarul Islam Sarker underscored the necessity of collective cooperation, stating that a free and fair election cannot be achieved by the Election Commission alone.
