Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nasir Uddin highlighted a concerning issue in Bangladesh’s voter list, revealing that nearly 1.7 million deceased voters are still listed, casting ballots from the grave. He emphasized the need for a transparent voter list to ensure fair elections. The CEC also discussed preparations for the upcoming election, stressing that minimum reforms must be made by October for a December election. Additionally, concerns over the inclusion of Rohingyas in voter lists were raised.
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) SM M Nasir Uddin has stated that many Bangladeshi citizens have voluntarily identified themselves as Rohingya in hopes of receiving various types of relief or aid. “While conducting door-to-door voter registration in Cox’s Bazar, we came across such information,” he said.
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nasir Uddin has stated that a transparent voter list is essential for fair elections. However, the voter list currently includes nearly 1.7 million deceased voters, who, according to him, have come back from the grave to cast their votes. He made these remarks on Monday (February 24) at the inauguration ceremony of the newly elected committee of the Reporters’ Forum for Election Democracy (RFED) and the farewell event for the outgoing committee at the ETI building in the capital.
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