Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, Adviser to the Ministry of Home and Agriculture, stated that there is no possibility of vote rigging in the upcoming national parliamentary election. He expressed confidence that the election would be credible, peaceful, and festive. He urged everyone to cooperate and report any irregularities immediately so that prompt action could be taken. He made these remarks on Sunday afternoon after a meeting on law and order regarding the national election and referendum at the Rangpur Divisional Commissioner’s office.

Responding to a question about whether a fair election is possible under the current law and order situation, the adviser said that necessary preparations have been made according to local needs. The meeting discussed related measures to ensure a peaceful and fair election. He reiterated his expectation of a free, fair, and credible election conducted in a festive atmosphere.

Senior officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Rangpur Division, police, district administration, armed forces, Rapid Action Battalion, Border Guard Bangladesh, and Ansar-VDP were present at the meeting.