DHAKA, Jan 1, 2024 (BSS) - Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal today said violence during election is not acceptable anyhow as it creates panic among people. "Violence at polls will not be tolerated in any way as it creates panic among people. So, violent activities must be resisted," he said while inaugurating a training programme for judicial magistrates in the city's Bangabandhu International Conference Centre. A total of 650 judicial magistrates took part in the training session ahead of the 12th Parliament Election slated for January 7. About the notion of deferment of election, the CEC said the EC has no jurisdiction to defer the election, he added.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 02, 2024 15:03 UTC