Allegations of irregularities have surfaced in the appointment of presiding officers for the 13th National Parliament election and referendum in Bakerganj, Barishal. Indrajit Das, the current legal affairs secretary of Bakerganj municipal Awami League and an assistant professor at Ragunathpur M A Malek Degree College, has reportedly been assigned as a presiding officer. The appointment has sparked criticism as several Awami League leaders, activists, and their family members were also reportedly given election duties.

Indrajit Das was seen attending a training session for presiding officers at the Upazila auditorium on Friday afternoon. His name appeared on the official training list signed by Assistant Returning Officer and Upazila Nirbahi Officer Rumana Afroze. Attempts to reach Das for comment were unsuccessful as he did not answer phone calls. Rumana Afroze stated that if any complaint is proven against him, he would be relieved of his duties.

Repeated calls to Barishal District Returning Officer and Deputy Commissioner Md Khairul Alam Sumon went unanswered, leaving the issue unresolved.