EC to bar officials involved in previous poll irregularities

CHAPAINAWABGANJ, Sep 26 (UNB): Election Commissioner Md Anwarul Islam Sarker has issued a stern warning that officials who were involved in irregularities in previous elections will not be allowed to perform duties in the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election.
He emphasised that the commission is closely monitoring the matter.
The commissioner made the remarks while delivering the keynote speech at a workshop titled 'Identifying Challenges and Solutions for Polling Officials in the Election Process' at Shaheed Satu Hall in Chapainawabganj on FRiday.
Responding to a question from journalists, Anwarul said the proportional representation (PR) system and the allocation of a party's symbol will not create any influence or problems in the election.