“It is not acceptable if anyone gives directives personally, going beyond the commission,” said Awami League Election Steering Committee Co-Chairman HT Imam while briefing the reporters at Election Commission Secretariat in Dhaka on Wednesday. HT Imam said the Election Commission comprises of the chief election commissioner along with four election commissioners. Besides, Awami League asked the commission to relax its restrictions on the movement of motorcycles for journalists, vehicles of candidates, and political leaders bestowed with party's responsibility. The ruling party also urged the Election Commission to be alert over the circulation of black money during election and keep online money transfer or mobile banking services suspended on the election day. Other Awami League leaders including Prime Minister's Economic Affairs Adviser Dr Mashiur Rahman, advocate Nazibullah Hiru, advocate ABM Reazul Kabir Kawsar, and Dr Selim Mahmud were present at the meeting.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 26, 2018 19:41 UTC