He made the announcement during a press briefing in front of the Returning Officer's Office at the Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban on Thursday afternoon.
Professor Golam Rabbani, head of the Election Code of Conduct Taskforce, Returning Officer Nasrin Sultana, and Associate Professor Sharmin Kabir were present in the briefing.
Professor Jasim noted that, for the first time, letters have been sent to the chairpersons of departments and directors of institutes to encourage students to participate in the polls.
"Most of the voters are new this time. We are working to inspire them, so that they feel engaged and motivated to cast their votes in the election," he added.
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