Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman cast his vote in the 13th national parliamentary election on Thursday morning at Adamjee Cantonment College polling center. Speaking to journalists after voting around 10:15 a.m., he urged citizens to go to polling centers and vote without fear, describing the day as highly significant for the nation.

General Waker-Uz-Zaman also addressed members of the media, acknowledging their role in informing the public about the country’s situation. He said that by reporting on the election, journalists were helping to reassure citizens and encourage them to participate in the voting process.

The event highlighted the army chief’s call for peaceful and confident voter participation as the nation carried out its 13th parliamentary election.