Three election officials withdrawn in Mymensingh over irregularities
Three election officials were withdrawn from duty in Mymensingh today (12 February) following allegations of irregularities during voting.
In Mymensingh's Bhaluka upazila, an assistant presiding officer and two polling officers were dismissed at Kansherkul High School centre over allegations of allowing open voting and forcing out agents of rival candidates.
Confirming the matter, Bhaluka Upazila Nirbahi Officer and Assistant Returning Officer Firoz Hossain said an assistant presiding officer and two polling officers were removed for "not preventing open voting."
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At Birunia Dakhil Madrasa centre in the same upazila, several youth were found sitting inside booths posing as agents without proper identification. Their ID cards carried only the presiding officer's signature, without names or candidate details.
Presiding Officer Mujibur Rahman said, "I was feeling unwell and did not notice the matter." He later asked them to write their respective symbols in front of journalists.
Speaking on condition of anonymity, some alleged that supporters of the "Sheaf of paddy" candidate had driven out rival agents and taken their places with the presiding officer's support.
