Bangladesh govt taking all steps for ‘free, fair’ elections: Home Adviser

Bangladesh’s interim government is making all possible strides to hold the upcoming general elections in a “free, fair and peaceful” manner. This was stated by Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury.

The parliamentary polls in Bangladesh are set to take place in February next year. Speaking after visiting a polling centre in Keraniganj here, Chowdhury said while the tentative date for the elections had been announced, the Election Commission would declare the specific date, the state-run Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha reported. “All want a peaceful election. We’re making all possible strides to hold the next election in a free, fair, peaceful and festive manner,” he said.

Chowdhury also called for the “wholehearted” support of law enforcement officials, noting that it was “impossible” to hold the polls fairly without their cooperation.