CT Online Desk
Awami League General Secretary
Obaidul Quader has expressed unwavering confidence in the Election Commission
(EC), saying that his party firmly believes in the commission's capabilities to
hold the 12th parliamentary election in a free and fair manner.
Saturday, Quader made the statement a day
after the EC called upon the home ministry to transfer officers-in-charge of
all police stations across the country by December 5.
Regarding the country's electoral
atmosphere, Quader, who also serves as the Minister of Road Transport and
Bridges, said that the entire nation is eagerly waiting to cast votes in the
election.
A total of 2,713 candidates from 32
registered political parties have filed nomination papers against 300
parliamentary seats to contest the 12th parliamentary elections slated for
January 7, 2024.
Referring to the data, Quader said this
year’s election is expected to be held in a festive mood, with a significant
number of voter turnouts.
Pointing the finger at BNP, he said the
upcoming general election cannot be foiled through resorting to acts of
terrorism and enforcing hartal and blockade programmes in the country.
He alleged that certain political parties
are engaged in anti-election activities, despite the readiness of the
countrymen to exercise their franchise in the upcoming election.
About BNP’s ongoing one-point
oust-government movement, he said their efforts have already met a tragic end
and no result will be yielded by announcing a series of blockade programme.
