Election schedule may be announced in a week: EC Anisur

The schedule for the 12th national election may be announced in a week, said Election Commissioner Anisur Rahman on Friday.

He made this statement while addressing election officials during the training programme for deputy commissioners and superintendents of police at the Election Training Institute (ETI) in Agargaon, the capital, today.

"Questions are often raised about the past. However, I don't believe in dwelling on the past because we cannot change it. Learning from the past, we aim to present a beautiful, free, fair, and festive election that will serve as an example for future generations," said another Election Commissioner, Brigadier General (Retd.) Ahsan Habib Khan, at the event.

Moreover, he mentioned that the present days are not the same. "Every moment, every second, we are under scrutiny. Everything is visible now. I always say that media persons work as my eyes. Those with mobile phones are also involved in such activities."

While urging election officials to be impartial, Election Commissioner Rashida said, "Whenever we lose impartiality, questions arise, and anger brews among everyone, including the people and the candidates. This anger should not be created. You should treat everyone equally with sincerity."

Election Commissioner Md Alamgir said, "You all know how to conduct elections. We also know how to hold elections. If there is any gap in our knowledge, it can be discussed."

EC Secretary Md Jahangir Alam urged attendees to fulfill the duties assigned to them during the elections. "Voters should be able to cast their votes themselves, for whomever they want—this must be ensured," he emphasised.