‘Govt committed to holding credible elections’

PATUAKHALI, Nov 1 (BSS): Election Commissioner Md. Anwarul Islam Sarker has said the government has taken all-out preparations and is committed to holding a free, fair, and credible national election slated for February 2026.

He made the remarks while speaking at a workshop titled 'Identifying the Challenges and Ways to Overcome Them in Performing Duties of Polling Officials in the Electoral Process", at the CODEC Training Centre in Kuakata of Patuakhali.

The workshop was organised by Patuakhali District Senior Election Office and presided over by Regional Election Officer of Barishal Region Md Faridul Islam.

Around 60 officials from election offices of eight upazilas of Patuakhali district and various government departments attended the workshop.

Speaking as the chief guest, Anwarul Islam said, "Amendments have been made to the existing election law (RPO), allowing returning officers to postpone polling in their respective constituencies if necessary."

He urged all election officials to discharge their duties without fear.