Narsingdi: Home Affairs Adviser Lt. Gen. (Retd) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has announced that comprehensive preparations are in progress to ensure that the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election is conducted in a fair, peaceful, and festive environment. He made the remarks on Wednesday afternoon following a views-exchange meeting with officials from various administrative sectors on law and order, agricultural production, fertilizer and seed supply, and irrigation management. The meeting was held at the conference room of the Narsingdi Deputy Commissioner’s office.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the adviser stated that the upcoming election will involve a larger deployment of law enforcement personnel compared to previous polls to help ensure a level playing field. He emphasized that elections depend on the people and the voters, and no one will be able to stop voters from participating spontaneously. The cooperation of the Election Commission, political parties, administration, and law enforcement agencies is crucial, and journalists also play an important role.
He urged journalists to continue investigative reporting and work actively against corruption, encouraging them to report any irregularities, even if they involve him or his relatives. Earlier in the day, the Home Affairs Adviser visited the Narsingdi District Jail and Police Lines. Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Anwar Hossain, Superintendent of Police Abdullah Al Farruk, and other senior officials were present.