DHAKA, Oct 30 (NNN-BSS) – Bangladesh’s interim government has formed a search committee, in order to constitute a new election commission for conducting activities related to holding the next national election.
Law Affairs Adviser, Asif Nazrul, made the announcement yesterday, saying, “a recommendation has been submitted to the chief adviser for signature, and official notification in this regard will be issued as soon as the signature is obtained today or tomorrow.”
The adviser shared these updates with journalists, following a meeting with United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk.
He emphasised the government’s steps towards a fair election, starting with the establishment of the election commission.
He further noted that, once the election commission is constituted, the priority will be updating the voter list.
On Sept 5, Chief Election Commissioner, Kazi Habibul Awal and all four election commissioners resigned.– NNN-BSS
