Election Commissioner Abdur Rahmanel Mashud stated that there will be no election engineering in the upcoming 13th National Parliament election and referendum. Speaking to journalists on Saturday, February 7, at Rangpur Circuit House after a views-exchange meeting, he said the environment is supportive for a fair election. He emphasized that returning officers, assistant returning officers, 1.8 million election officials, and law enforcement agencies including police, BGB, army, and Ansar are committed to ensuring a good election.

Mashud added that the Election Commission is under no pressure regarding the current national situation but called for cooperation to make the election easy and acceptable. He said the Commission opposes any movement against the election process and urged citizens to act responsibly to maintain a peaceful environment. He noted that the political climate and voting culture have improved, with major party leaders following the Commission’s guidance by removing posters and canceling tours.

He also condemned all forms of violence and specifically denounced the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi, instructing law enforcement to conduct a proper investigation and bring the culprit to justice.