Election Commissioner Anwarul Islam Sarker on Tuesday said officials assigned to perform election duties will carry out publicity about the referendum but won’t campaign for or against any side. The Election commissioner said returning officers, assistant returning officers and other election officials would carry out publicity related to the referendum but would not take sides. Responding to another question regarding demands to ban the Jatiya Party from participating in the election, the Election commissioner said registered political parties that have valid nominations will take part in the polls. EC Anwar said the EC believes the overall election atmosphere this time is much better than many previous elections. These things are reflection of public confidence (in EC),” the Election Commissioner said.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 27, 2026 12:03 UTC