Senior Secretary of the Election Commission Secretariat Akhtar Ahmed spoke at a press briefing held this evening at the EC building in the city's Agargaon. Photo: BSSDHAKA, Feb 9, 2026 (BSS) - Senior Secretary of the Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) Secretariat Akhtar Ahmed today said there is no concern about the 13th national elections and referendum to be held on February 12. Noting that there are less than 60 hours left for the elections, he said, "There is no concern over the elections. The EC Senior Secretary expressed the hope that the election campaign on social media will also be stopped. The EC Secretary also said: "Our intelligence surveillance is going on effectively.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 09, 2026 16:23 UTC