Election Commissioner Brigadier General Abul Fazl Md. Sanaullah announced that mobile banking transactions will be closely monitored during Bangladesh’s upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election to prevent vote buying and selling. He made the statement on Monday at a meeting with the law and order cell and vigilance and observation teams held at the Chandpur Deputy Commissioner’s conference room. From February 8, assistant returning officers have been instructed to take immediate action if any unusual transactions occur at mobile banking agents during specific times.

Sanaullah emphasized that there will be no government pressure in the election process and that transparency, neutrality, and firmness must guide election management. He said six committees of the Election Commission are working at the field level with authority to conduct investigations and judicial activities. On the topic of the referendum, he urged officials to encourage voter participation, noting that citizens will express their choice for the future of Bangladesh through “yes” or “no” votes.

The meeting was organized by the district administration and chaired by Deputy Commissioner and Returning Officer Md. Nazmul Islam Sarkar, with officials from various departments present.