Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid Hossain on Saturday said the government is serious and fully committed to ensuring a free, fair and credible election, stressing that people have long been deprived of their fundamental right to vote. The adviser made the remarks while inaugurating a voting vehicle programme at Bhola Government School ground as the chief guest. He said the election is particularly significant as no credible election has been held since 2009, depriving people of the opportunity to vote for candidates of their choice. He noted that a large number of young voters, particularly those aged around 30 or below, have been unable to exercise their franchise in recent years. Addressing political parties, Touhid Hossain urged them to present their views to voters without resorting to violence, calling for restraint to ensure a free and peaceful election.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 27, 2025 17:09 UTC