Tthe CEC said the army would be in the field at least till January 9 to maintain law and order during the polls
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Rakibuddin Ahmad said yesterday the Election Commission would decide whether the timeframe of army deployment would be extended after January 9 considering the situation.
“If needed, the timeframe of army deployment in some areas may be extended. The commission will decide this considering the situation,” he told reporters after a meeting with the president at Bangabhaban yesterday.
Tthe CEC said the army would be in the field at least till January 9 to maintain law and order during the polls.
“The commission will ensure a peaceful environment for voters to cast their votes,” he told reporters after a meeting with the president at Bangabhaban.
He was asked about the opposition’s non-stop blockade to resist the elections.
“Vehicles are not allowed to run in a constituency before the elections anyway. Only approved vehicles can run during the elections. There will be no problem in casting votes during the elections due to the blockade,” he assured.
Four election commissioners and EC Secretary Muhammed Sadique were also present at the meeting.
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The CEC said the army would be in the field at least till January 9 to maintain law and order during the polls
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Rakibuddin Ahmad said yesterday the Election Commission would decide whether the timeframe of army deployment would be extended after January 9 considering the situation.
“If needed, the timeframe of army deployment in some areas may be extended. The commission will decide this considering the situation,” he told reporters after a meeting with the president at Bangabhaban yesterday.
Tthe CEC said the army would be in the field at least till January 9 to maintain law and order during the polls.
“The commission will ensure a peaceful environment for voters to cast their votes,” he told reporters after a meeting with the president at Bangabhaban.
He was asked about the opposition’s non-stop blockade to resist the elections.
“Vehicles are not allowed to run in a constituency before the elections anyway. Only approved vehicles can run during the elections. There will be no problem in casting votes during the elections due to the blockade,” he assured.
Four election commissioners and EC Secretary Muhammed Sadique were also present at the meeting.
Source: Dhaka Tribune
