Bangladesh News

President and Chief Adviser to caretaker government Iajuddin Ahmed announced late last night that Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) MA Aziz agreed to go on a leave for three months to stay aloof from the election process.

“This should end the political standoff,” Iajuddin said in an address to the nation over radio and television network.

The president said he has decided to appoint two more election commissioners under article 118(1) of the constitution.

“I believe the initiative taken by the government to resolve the political unrest has been successful,” he said, adding that there is no alternative for the political parties and the people but to move forward with the election.

“I believe the people of the country will evaluate that an atmosphere has been created for a fair election through reforming the Election Commission,” he added.

The president appealed to all political parties and the people to contact the Election Commission if they have any complaint or advice regarding election as per rules.

“I hope all concerned will start electioneering without delay,” Iajuddin said.