Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Sunday said there is no possibility of vote rigging in the upcoming national election, expressing confidence that the polls will be peaceful, fair and festive.
He made the remarks while speaking to journalists after a law and order coordination meeting at the Rangpur Divisional Commissioner’s conference room.
“There is no scope for vote rigging. Cooperate with us. If any irregularity occurs anywhere, inform us immediately and action will be taken,” the adviser said.
Responding to a question about whether a fair election is possible under the current law and order situation, Jahangir Alam said security arrangements have been made based on the specific needs of different areas.
“These issues were discussed in today’s coordination meeting. The election will be held peacefully and will be free, fair and credible,” he added.
The adviser said that although the preparation time was short, the law enforcement agencies, civil administration and the Election Commission have completed all necessary arrangements, leaving no room for irregularities.
The meeting was attended by Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs Nasimul Gani, Rangpur Divisional Commissioner Md Shahidul Islam, Range Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Aminul Islam, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Md Majid Ali and Rangpur District Administrator Mohammad Enamul Ahsan.
Senior officials from field administration, intelligence agencies and law enforcement bodies were also present, along with representatives from the Armed Forces Division, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), Ansar and Village Defence Party, and regional and district election offices.