Former head of the Election System Reform Commission, Dr. Badiul Alam Majumdar, has voiced concerns about the possibility of holding a fully fair and impartial national election in Bangladesh. Speaking at a discussion titled “Bangladesh’s Upcoming Election and Electoral Reform” at the National Press Club in Dhaka on Friday, he said that while fears of election cancellation have largely subsided, doubts remain about the transparency and neutrality of the entire electoral process. Dr. Majumdar emphasized that a fair election depends on every stage—from voter registration to result declaration—being free from manipulation and bias. He warned that political violence among parties could again create uncertainty around the polls. To ensure fairness, he called for deep institutional reforms and urged the Election Commission to act neutrally while political parties show genuine commitment to democratic principles. Other speakers at the event, organized by the unregistered political group Rashtra Sangskar Andolon, echoed similar concerns about the credibility of the electoral process and the need for systemic reform.