Dhaka: The Election Commission has failed in organising a free and fair election in Khulna City Corporation, says Shushasoner Jonno Nagorik (Shujan), a Dhaka-based civil society platform.
Shujan Secretary Badiul Alam Majumdar came up with the observation in a press conference at Dhaka Reporters Unity today.
Badiul Alam Majumdar said: “The Election Commission could not keep the continuity of its fairness in Khulna City Corporation polls like it did in Cumilla, Narayanganj and Rangpur. Moreover, the country witnessed unprecedented arrests of the people ahead of the elections.”
“Voters could not exercise their voting rights in Khulna city polls. The entire process of vote counting and result publishing was not transparent at all,” he added.
On May 15, Awami League-nominated mayor aspirants Talukder Abdul Khaleque was declared elected in Khulna City Corporation polls amid massive allegations from the BNP.
