Khulna: Khulna Returning Officer (RO) and Deputy Commissioner A S M Jamshed Khondokar today urged polling-related government officials to discharge their responsibilities with utmost sincerity, honesty, and impartiality to ensure a free, fair, and credible election. He emphasized that the Election Commission (EC), administration, and law enforcement agencies would provide comprehensive support during the election and adopt a zero-tolerance policy against political parties and candidates to enforce strict compliance with the electoral code of conduct.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the RO made these remarks while presiding over a views exchange meeting held on Tuesday afternoon at the auditorium of the Khulna District Shilpakala Academy. The meeting was organized as part of preparations for the 13th National Parliamentary Election and Referendum 2026, with the heads of all polling centers under Khulna-2 and Khulna-3 constituencies in attendance.
Jamshed Khondokar stressed that officials involved in election duties must adhere strictly to election rules and consult senior EC officials when necessary. The meeting was attended by key figures such as Regional Election Officer (Khulna Region) and Returning Officer of Khulna-3 Faisal Kader, Additional District Magistrate Nurul Haque Mohammad Anas, Deputy Police Commissioner (KMP) Abdullah Al Masum, and others.
The meeting aimed to coordinate with institution heads on polling center preparedness, including ensuring uninterrupted electricity supply, functional washroom facilities, operational CCTV cameras, and other necessary arrangements for conducting polling in a free, fair, and secure manner. The district administration called upon institution heads to implement all necessary measures to ensure the smooth and orderly conduct of voting at their respective polling centers.