Eighteen sealed ballot papers were discovered at Islmapur Malipara Government Primary School in Baraigram, Natore, during post-election cleaning. The acting head teacher, Champa Begum, burned the papers without informing authorities, mixing them with other documents. The incident, which occurred on Monday morning, became known in the area the following day, causing local commotion.
Champa Begum confirmed the discovery and said the ballots included six marked with the scale symbol, one with the hand fan, one with the paddy sheaf, four 'yes' votes, two 'no' votes, and four invalid ballots. She stated that she burned them thinking they were of no further use. Upazila Nirbahi Officer and Assistant Returning Officer Laila Jannatul Ferdous said she was aware of the matter and that action would be taken after investigation.
Local authorities have initiated a review of the incident to determine how the sealed ballots remained at the school after the election and whether any procedural lapses occurred.
উপজেলা প্রতিনিধি, বড়াইগ্রাম (নাটোর) প্রকাশ : ১৮ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২৬, ০৫: ০৯আপডেট : ১৮ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২৬, ০৫: ১৭ উপজেলা প্রতিনিধি, বড়াইগ্রাম (নাটোর) নাটোরের বড়াইগ্রামে নির্বাচন-পরবর্তী বিদ্যালয় পরিষ্কার-পরিচ্ছন্ন করার সময় ১৮টি সিল মারা ব্যালট পেপার পাওয়া
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