Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said there is no problem if fairs are held beyond 400 yards of polling centers, as such events would not disrupt the environment. He made the remarks on Sunday after a meeting of the Home Ministry’s Core Committee on law and order, responding to journalists’ questions about election-related activities. When asked about possible contradictions with earlier statements from other advisers, he said he currently had no information and would clarify the matter after the next meeting.

Chowdhury also stated that there is no security risk surrounding the upcoming parliamentary elections, a position he has maintained for the past year. In his written statement, he outlined the ministry’s preparations, including the formation of a law and order coordination cell for the 2026 national election and referendum, reviews of anti-drug and illegal arms recovery operations, and measures to prevent untoward incidents during campaigns.

He emphasized that security remains the ministry’s top priority and directed law enforcement agencies to act impartially, avoid illegal orders, and maintain public trust to ensure peaceful elections.