Election Commissioner Anwarul Islam Sarker has said officials assigned to perform election duties will carry out publicity about the referendum but won't campaign for or against any side, report agencies.
"Our position on the referendum is that we are encouraging people to participate in it. However, those entrusted with election duty will not legally work in favour of or against any side," he said while responding to a question from reporters at his office in the capital's Nirbachan Bhaban on Tuesday.
The Election Commissioner said returning officers, assistant returning officers and other election officials would carry out publicity related to the referendum but would not take sides.
"No returning officer or assistant returning officer is campaigning for any side. Those appointed as returning officers cannot do that," he claimed.
Anwarul Islam said the Election Commission is trying to announce the results within the expected timeframe.
‘Poll officials cannot advocate for or against referendum’
FE Team | Published: January 28, 2026 00:27:18
‘Poll officials cannot advocate for or against referendum’
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