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Where has law and order deteriorated? Only one or two murders occur occasionally, says CEC

No law and order situation deteriorated, and one or two incidents of murder occur occasionally. The shooting of Sharif Osman Hadi is an isolated incident, and such incidents tend to happen when elections approach, said Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin.

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Where has law and order deteriorated? Only one or two murders occur occasionally, says CEC

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Published: 15 Dec 2025, 18: 38

Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin File Photo

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has said the law and order situation has not deteriorated, and one or two incidents of murder occur occasionally.

The shooting of Sharif Osman Hadi is an isolated incident, and such incidents tend to happen when elections approach.

He made these remarks at an event in Gulshan, Dhaka Monday morning while replying to queries from journalists about whether the deterioration of law and order poses an obstacle to holding a fair election.

The event was organised to encourage young voters to participate in the upcoming election.

AMM Nasir Uddin said, “Where did the law and order situation deteriorate? Occasionally one or two murders happen. This incident involving Hadi—we consider these to be isolated incidents. Such incidents have always existed. Didn’t Ahsanullah Master get killed before? Didn’t former Finance Minister Kibria get killed? When elections come, such incidents tend to occur. These are not new in Bangladesh. Therefore, the law and order situation has improved rather than deteriorating.”

Regarding this, the ECE further said, “Compare it with 5 August 2024. At that time, police stations were non-functional, and police stations were not even moving. Compared to that period, the law and order situation has improved significantly. Now we can move around peacefully, travel on the roads, and sleep peacefully.”

Replying to a question about whether there are any concerns regarding the election, AMM Nasir Uddin said, “There is no concern about the election. We are fully prepared. Insha Allah, the election will be held, and it will be held with everyone, with the cooperation of all. No matter what kinds of worries arise regarding this, shake those worries out of your head. Let us all prepare together so that we can conduct a fair election.”

Stating that the Election Commission is committed to fulfilling its promise to the nation, the CEC said, “Just yesterday, we held a meeting with the top officials of the law enforcement agencies and issued the necessary instructions. Insha Allah, our forces are fully prepared. You can be assured that the election will be held on time, properly, and in a fair, beautiful, and competitive environment. The promise we made to the nation—the Election Commission is committed to fulfilling that promise. Together with everyone, we will present a beautiful election.”

AMM Nasir Uddin said, “I repeatedly say that this election is a historic election. Because for the first time in this election, we are bringing expatriate Bangladeshis under the voting system through postal ballots, which did not happen for 54 years, we are doing this time. This time, nearly one million officials and employees, including members of the law enforcement agencies who are involved in the electoral process, were never able to vote, but this time, we are arranging voting for them as well through postal ballots. Voting arrangements are being made for prisoners, for expatriates, and for government employees who are outside their own constituencies.”

The CEC further said, “Above all, a referendum will also have to be held at the same time. From all these aspects, this is undoubtedly historic. If all of you, especially the young generation, stand with our courageous step of venturing down this path, Insha Allah we will succeed. The Election Commission alone cannot succeed in delivering a free, fair, and credible election. We will do this together with everyone.”​

 

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February election to lay strong foundation for democracy: Rizwana

Environment adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Tuesday said the election scheduled for February would lay a strong foundation for democracy by strengthening accountability to people. “The election would help solidify democracy and bring the government under public scrutiny. The journey toward bu

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February election to lay strong foundation for democracy: Rizwana

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Dec 16, 2025 14:33
Updated :
Dec 16, 2025 14:35

Environment adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Tuesday said the election scheduled for February would lay a strong foundation for democracy by strengthening accountability to people.

“The election would help solidify democracy and bring the government under public scrutiny. The journey toward building a discrimination-free and exploitation-free society, a dream yet to be fully realised, could begin from here,” she while talking to reporters after paying tributes to the martyrs at the National Memorial in Savar.

Calling the upcoming polls more than just an election, Rizwana said it would also serve as a kind of referendum where people would be able to express their views on key reform issues.

Based on that mandate, she said, the democratic journey could begin anew in a refreshed form.

She termed attempts to suppress political opponents through violence, including assassination attempts, as unfortunate, condemnable and cowardly.

“There is no heroism in such acts. If one has strength, one must face the people,” she said adding that in a democratic state, the path to the people is well known.

The adviser said the culture of targeting opponents has no place in a New Bangladesh.

She said the government would be considered successful only if it could deliver on its commitments to free and fair elections, justice and reforms.

Rizwana Hasan said the government’s goal is to ensure a peaceful and fair election so that people can vote without fear.

She said certain forces are active in trying to disrupt the process, stressing the need to counter them alongside building social resistance.​

 

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Defeated fascist forces plotting comeback before election: Yunus

Chief adviser warns of violence and harsher plans, vows to thwart all conspiracies

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Defeated fascist forces plotting comeback before election: Yunus
Chief adviser warns of violence and harsher plans, vows to thwart all conspiracies

Photo: Collected from chief adviser's Facebook profile

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus today said the defeated fascist forces are trying to ensure their return before the election and are attempting to do so through various means, including covert killings.

"This covert killing initiative is one such manifestation. They have preparations for even harsher plans," he said.

The chief adviser made the remarks while addressing the nation on the occasion of Victory Day.

Referring to the recent attack on Sharif Osman Hadi, Prof Yunus said, "The government is treating the incident with the utmost seriousness. Those involved have been preliminary identified. I want to assure the people of the country that no one involved in this conspiracy will be spared, wherever they may be."

In his 17-minute address, Yunus said, "I want to state clearly that this attempt by the defeated fascist terrorists will be completely thwarted. No one will be able to stop the democratic march of this country through intimidation, terrorism, or bloodshed."

He urged all to maintain restraint.

"Do not listen to propaganda or rumours. We will certainly confront in unity the fascist terrorists who are trying to create instability. We will not fall into their trap. The defeated fascist forces will never again return to the sacred soil of this country," he said.

The chief adviser further said, "Protect our youth. Then we all, and our beloved motherland, will be protected. Those who have fled the country have realised that the young fighters are a formidable obstacle to their resurgence."

He went on to say, "They are gripped by a deep fear of these unarmed, fearless young men and women -- completely indifferent to personal interests in their everyday lives. Their objective is to remove these obstacles from the streets before the election and re-establish their rule."

The chief adviser also expressed concern over the health of BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.

"You are aware that the national leader, the country's three-time former prime minister, one of the foremost figures in democratic politics and BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia is currently hospitalised due to illness. This is a matter of concern for us all," he said.

Yunus said the interim government has been giving the highest priority to her medical condition from the very beginning.

"Begum Khaleda Zia is an inseparable part of an important chapter in the history of Bangladesh. Considering her unwavering commitment to the country's independence, sovereignty and democracy, her contributions to national development, and the people's deep respect and emotion for her, the government has already declared her a very important person of the state," he said.

He added that the government is providing all necessary cooperation to ensure her treatment, respecting the wishes of her family.

"Alongside treatment at home, all aspects, including arrangements for advanced medical care abroad if required, are under consideration," he said.

Marking Victory Day, Prof Yunus extended warm greetings to all Bangladeshis living at home and abroad.

"Today is an unforgettable and glorious day in the history of Bangladesh. On this day in 1971, after nine months of a bloody Liberation War, we achieved the long-cherished victory. Through immense sacrifice, endurance and the blood of countless martyrs, we attained an independent country and our red-green flag," he said.

He paid tribute to the brave warriors and martyrs who sacrificed their lives in the Liberation War and in the struggles for independence over generations.

"Their contributions inspire us to stand against injustice and oppression and show us the path to liberation in every crisis and struggle," he said.

Prof Yunus said the new sun of independence that rose through victory in the Liberation War had been dimmed in recent years by autocracy and fascism.

"Through the July mass uprising, we have once again gained the opportunity to establish a discrimination-free, corruption-free, independent and sovereign democratic state system," he said.

He added that the interim government has undertaken an extensive reform programme to build a strong foundation for a developed and well-governed Bangladesh.​