Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A.M.M. Nasir Uddin stated that the Election Commission will operate as a neutral referee in the upcoming 13th parliamentary elections. "Whoever wants to play, let them play. Whoever wins, let them win," he said during a post-Eid meeting with election officials. Nasir emphasized the EC’s commitment to ensuring a level playing field and urged staff to remain impartial, act lawfully, and prioritize a free, fair, and credible election for the nation.