Dhaka: The National Voters' Day was celebrated in a befitting manner across the country with the theme 'Tomar Amar Bangladeshe, Vote Dibo Mile Mishe'. Marking the day, the Election Commission (EC) chalked out different programmes including a discussion at its office. The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin inaugurated the programme today in front of the Nirbachan Bhaban. A colourful rally was brought out from the Nirbachan Bhaban marking the beginning of the day's programmes. Besides, different programmes were held at divisional, district, and upazila levels.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, in Satkhira, the day was celebrated in front of the Deputy Commissioner's office at 10.30 am, organized by the district Election Office. A rally and discussion meeting were held on the occasion. Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Mostaq Ahmed presided over the discussion meeting with various officials and representatives from political and community groups in attendance.
In Sherpur, the district administration and district election office organized a colorful rally from the district collectorate premises at 12 noon. Deputy Commissioner Tarafdar Mahmudur Rahman addressed the discussion meeting held at Rajnigandha, the conference room of the district administration, as the chief guest. The program was moderated by Additional District Election Officer Mohammad Saiful Islam and featured speeches from local leaders and officials.
In Lakshmipur, a rally and discussion meeting were organized to mark the day. The rally commenced in front of the Deputy Commissioner's office around 11 am and concluded at the conference room of the Deputy Commissioner's office. Deputy Commissioner Rajib Kumar Sarkar and other officials participated, with students from various educational institutions joining the rally.
The day was also celebrated in Tangail, Magura, Chattogram, Meherpur, Naogaon, Sunamganj, Narail, Chuadanga, Rangamati, Rajbari, Bagerhat, Gazipur, Jhalokhati, Bandarban, and Cumilla districts, with various programs and activities highlighting the importance of voter participation.