The Election Commission has launched an investigation into a video purportedly showing a suspended local leader of Bangladesh Chhatra League sealing ballot papers for ruling Awami League candidate Golam Faruque in Laxmipur-3 by-election. Returning Officer Md Farhad Hossain told bdnews24.com on Monday that he ordered District Election Officer Mohammad Shafiqur Rahman to submit a report within three days after investigating the alleged incident, reports bdnews24.com. Farhad declined to comment further before getting the investigation report, after which he will recommend action if there were any irregularities. Election Commission Secretary Md Zahangir Alam, accused BCL leader Azad Hossain and Faruque could not be reached for comments. The BNP says it will not contest any election with the Awami League in power because polls are “never fair” under the party.

Source: bd News24 November 07, 2023 16:00 UTC