CEC Nasir Uddin vows free, fair elections

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin today pledged to ensure free, fair, and credible elections following necessary reforms.

Speaking to reporters after his swearing-in ceremony, he emphasised his commitment to upholding voting rights.

"I consider this role a big opportunity in my life. The people of this country have been deprived of their voting rights. They have struggled and made sacrifices to secure free and fair elections. I am committed to providing them with such an election and will do my best to achieve it," he said.

The new CEC said he believes that they can make this happen.

"The Election Commission has a strong team and with the cooperation of people and political parties, we aim to give the nation a transparent election."

When asked about reforms, Nasir Uddin described them as an ongoing process but acknowledged the need for immediate changes to facilitate fair elections.

"Necessary reforms are already underway, and I hope we will identify specific areas requiring change soon as a reform commission is actively working on it," he said.

The swearing-in ceremony took place this afternoon at the Supreme Court's judges' lounge, administered by Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed.

The four commissioners are former additional secretary Md Anwarul Islam Sarker, former district and sessions judge Abdur Rahman Masud, former joint secretary Begum Tahmida Ahmad and Brigadier General (retd) Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah.

President Mohammed Shahabuddin appointed them following section 118 (1) of the Constitution.