BSS, Rangpur :
The Election Commission (EC) is working with utmost sincerity to create a free and congenial environment for all voters including females for casting votes across the country.
“We have completed almost everything and instructed members of the law enforcement agencies to create an undisturbed environment for all voters, including female voters,” Election Commissioner Rafiqul Islam said while addressing a workshop recentlyas the chief guest.
Rangpur Regional Election Office organised the workshop on “Awareness Raising on Women’s Participation, Safety and Security in Elections” at Begum Rokeya Auditorium of RDRS Bangladesh in the city.
With Rangpur Regional Election Officer GM Shahatab Uddin in the chair, Divisional Commissioner Muhammad Joynul Bari, Deputy Inspector General for Rangpur Range Police Devdas Bhattacharya and Project Director of the Election Commission Saiful Islam addressed the workshop.
Islam said the EC is maintaining toughness to create a congenial environment for casting votes by all voters.
“Different groups may have various complaints. We are heading forward considering all issues,” Islam said.
He said the electronic Voting Machines (EVM) are being used to stop vote-rigging. There is no pressure of the government on the Election Commission for all sorts of managements in the election process.
“All people in the administrations are assisting the Election Commission during the election period. So far, the election environment is remaining peaceful and congenial atmosphere prevailing for voting in all districts,”Islam said.
The election officials also presented a short drama in the workshop styled”Participation of Voters and Voting Ideas”.
Later, the participants took part in the open discussion session on the possible obstacles, various types of threats and passageways of these issues.
Earlier, an awareness building procession was brought out on the city streets to inspire the common people for participating in the election by casting their votes in a festive atmosphere.
The Election Commission (EC) is working with utmost sincerity to create a free and congenial environment for all voters including females for casting votes across the country.
“We have completed almost everything and instructed members of the law enforcement agencies to create an undisturbed environment for all voters, including female voters,” Election Commissioner Rafiqul Islam said while addressing a workshop recentlyas the chief guest.
Rangpur Regional Election Office organised the workshop on “Awareness Raising on Women’s Participation, Safety and Security in Elections” at Begum Rokeya Auditorium of RDRS Bangladesh in the city.
With Rangpur Regional Election Officer GM Shahatab Uddin in the chair, Divisional Commissioner Muhammad Joynul Bari, Deputy Inspector General for Rangpur Range Police Devdas Bhattacharya and Project Director of the Election Commission Saiful Islam addressed the workshop.
Islam said the EC is maintaining toughness to create a congenial environment for casting votes by all voters.
“Different groups may have various complaints. We are heading forward considering all issues,” Islam said.
He said the electronic Voting Machines (EVM) are being used to stop vote-rigging. There is no pressure of the government on the Election Commission for all sorts of managements in the election process.
“All people in the administrations are assisting the Election Commission during the election period. So far, the election environment is remaining peaceful and congenial atmosphere prevailing for voting in all districts,”Islam said.
The election officials also presented a short drama in the workshop styled”Participation of Voters and Voting Ideas”.
Later, the participants took part in the open discussion session on the possible obstacles, various types of threats and passageways of these issues.
Earlier, an awareness building procession was brought out on the city streets to inspire the common people for participating in the election by casting their votes in a festive atmosphere.
