Bangladesh's democratic journey reaches milestone with polls schedule: CA Yunus
Optimistic over EC's constitutional duties independently, impartially
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus today (11 December) extended his heartfelt greetings and congratulations to the Election Commission for announcing the schedule, saying Bangladesh's democratic journey has crossed an important milestone with the announcement of this election schedule.
He said the election and referendum would strengthen the new path the country has embarked upon following the historic mass uprising, giving primacy to the people's views and further consolidating the foundation of a new Bangladesh.
"I believe that the Election Commission will discharge its constitutional duties independently, impartially and with the utmost professionalism," the chief adviser said in a message.
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Yunus said the interim government would provide all necessary support to the Election Commission to conduct the elections and referendum in a "festive, participatory and completely fair" manner.
Calling upon political parties, candidates, the media, civil society, and the people at large, the chief adviser said, "Take this election and referendum as an initiative of national unity. Respect for dissent, a peaceful environment, and democratic behaviour will make our days ahead more stable."
He said Bangladesh stands on the threshold of a new future today.
"It is my firm belief that through the active participation and responsible behaviour of all of you, we will succeed in building a modern, just and prosperous state," he added.
