Attorney General Advocate Asaduzzaman has announced that voting in Bangladesh will no longer occur at night, affirming the government's commitment to secure and transparent elections, reports UNB.
“Daytime voting will never again be held at night in Bangladesh,” he stated during a week-long campaign across Shailkupa Upazila. “We are determined to ensure every citizen can safely and freely cast their vote in a secret ballot.”
Asaduzzaman criticized former Chief Justices A.B.M. Khairul Haque and Syed Mahmud Hossain for abolishing the 13th Amendment, which had enabled elections under a non-partisan caretaker government. He labeled their roles in the process as "disgraceful," asserting it weakened citizens' voting rights.
“There will be no mafia in the judiciary and no syndicate of vested circles,” he declared, emphasizing a drive toward judicial reform and accountability.
He also highlighted the government's ongoing fight against drugs and corruption. “We are achieving success in both areas,” said Asaduzzaman, calling on citizens to report illicit activities. “We will build a drug-free Shailkupa. Informants' identities will remain protected, while drug dealers’ names will be exposed.”
Throughout the campaign, the Attorney General spoke at various local events, including one organized by the Bankers’ Forum of Shailkupa. He emphasized that all development projects are funded by taxpayer money.
“These projects are for you, by you,” he noted. “If any official misuses public funds, they must be held accountable. There will be consequences for corruption.”
Bd-pratidin English/ Jisan
