Rangpur: Adviser to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Environment, Forests and Climate Change and Water Resources, Syeda Rizwana Hasan, has announced that the interim government is fully prepared for the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) elections. “The Election Commission has not been able to participate in the election process properly in the past regarding the national elections. At present, when the people, political parties, government, administration, law enforcement agencies, and everyone are ready for the elections, we are also ready for the elections,” she stated, addressing journalists before attending a view exchange meeting organized by the Rangpur District Administration at the Shilpakala Academy auditorium.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Rizwana Hasan highlighted that a mass uprising occurred due to long-standing grievances, aiming for change. Initially sparked by the quota reform movement, the protests saw students and the public facing state oppression and brutality. This collective demand for change led to a mass uprising, resulting in governmental transition. An interim government was subsequently established, maintaining traditional administrative structures, and an election was conducted.
Rizwana Hasan elaborated on the interim government’s focus on three major agendas: reform, trial, and election. A reform commission was created, independent of government control, to address these issues. By consulting political parties, the July Charter was formulated, leading to the determination of a referendum question after thorough review. The referendum aims to address key issues from the July Charter, with successful outcomes expected to initiate the official journey of change envisioned in July.
The discussion meeting at the Shilpakala Auditorium, aimed at promoting the referendum and inspiring voters, was attended by Divisional Commissioner Md Shahidul Islam, Rangpur Range DIG Aminul Islam, Rangpur Metropolitan Police Commissioner Md Majid Ali, and Director of the Divisional Information Office Dr Md Mofakkharul Iqbal. Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Enamul Ahsan presided over the meeting.
As part of her two-day visit to the Nilphamari and Rangpur districts, Syeda Rizwana Hasan will visit erosion-prone areas of the Teesta River tomorrow at 9 am. Later, at 2:30 pm, she is scheduled to participate in a rally for referendum activities from the Rangpur Deputy Commissioner’s office in the city.