The BNP has asked the Election Commission (EC) not to involve Bangladesh National Cadet Corps personnel in election-related duties for the parliamentary polls and referendum, arguing that their participation could draw students and educational institutions into political controversy. The demand was raised on Sunday during a meeting with Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin at the EC headquarters, where a BNP delegation placed a set of observations and complaints before the commission. Speaking after the meeting, BNP’s Central Election Steering Committee Chairman Nazrul Islam Khan said the party had learnt that BNCC cadets, who are students, were being considered for election duties for the first time. The BNP Standing Committee member said the party wants election duties restricted to law enforcers, and the commission appeared to recognise this reasoning, promising more discussion before deciding. The BNP urged the commission to ensure that only organisations with the genuine capacity to monitor the polls are involved.

Source: bd News24 February 01, 2026 12:22 UTC