Chittagong: Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Affairs Adviser Supradip Chakma has emphasized that a fair and credible electoral environment cannot be ensured by CCTV cameras or technology alone; rather, it requires sincerity and purity of mind from all concerned. He urged the people of the country to change their negative thinking and stressed the importance of securing a ‘Yes’ victory in Referendum 2026 to maintain the pace of development.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the adviser made these remarks while attending a views-exchange meeting on the 13th Jatiya Sangsad election and Referendum 2026 at the conference room of Magura Circuit House. He expressed that, in the interest of change for the people, the Chief Adviser has called for making the referendum successful, adding, “This country is ours, so we must work together for the welfare of the nation.”
Supradip Chakma conveyed his satisfaction with the preparations of Magura district administration and law enforcement agencies. He suggested displaying video documentaries containing public opinion to raise voter awareness, with a particular focus on making women voters conscious and maintaining transparency.
Officials at the meeting announced that necessary initiatives have been undertaken to ensure the referendum’s success. They noted that in Magura’s two parliamentary constituencies, a total of 847,410 voters will cast their votes at 301 centers. The district information office and administration are actively conducting 411 promotional activities through miking, mobile folk songs, courtyard meetings, and documentary screenings.
Moreover, CCTV monitoring and joint inspections have been guaranteed in 100 percent of the centers. The meeting, conducted and chaired by Magura Deputy Commissioner Md. Abdullah Al Mahmud, was attended by Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Md. Monirul Islam, the Adviser’s Private Secretary Khandaker Mushfiqur Rahman, Superintendent of Police Habibur Rahman, as well as officials from the army, BGB, RAB, Ansar, and other relevant agencies of the district.