Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus has urged citizens to go to the polling stations with courage, leaving fear behind.
He said, “I am not merely requesting you. I am demanding it-set fear aside and bring courage forward as you head to the polling stations. Your vote will not only elect a government. It will respond to 17 years of silence, challenge unrestrained fascism, reshape the nation, and prove that this country will never let the voices of its youth, women, and resilient people be silenced again.”
Addressing the nation on Tuesday evening, the Chief Adviser emphasized that the 13th national parliamentary election, along with the July national referendum, will determine Bangladesh’s future.
“This election is not just about choosing representatives; it is the people’s decision on the path the state will go,” he added.
He also assured that extensive security measures have been put in place to ensure a free and fair election, noting that expatriate Bangladeshis are exercising their voting rights for the first time.
The Chief Advising cautioned against rumors and misinformation. He also stressed that the caretaker government will hand over power only to the duly elected representatives, leaving no room for confusion.
Dr Yunus has called on all competing candidates to rise above personal or party interests and give priority to the greater interest of the nation, regardless of the election outcome.
“Victory, like defeat, is an integral part of democracy. After the election, dedicate yourselves to building a new, just, democratic, and inclusive Bangladesh together,” he urged the aspirants.
The Chief Adviser also called on political parties to instruct their activists to refrain from any kind of violence, intimidation, occupying polling centres, influencing voters, or provocative activities.
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