This election will set a benchmark for the future: CA Yunus

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus today (21 January) stressed on holding the forthcoming general elections slated for February 12 in a manner that it can set a standard for polls in the country in future.

"The 2026 election should be held in a way that sets a benchmark for future elections," he said while chairing a high-level meeting at his office in the city's Tejgaon area. 

The meeting reviewed the law and order situation ahead of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad election and the referendum on implementing the July National Charter, with advisers, service chiefs, the Election Commission secretary, the inspector general of police, and heads of security and intelligence agencies in attendance.

At the meeting, Yunus said, "Our task is actually to assist the Election Commission (EC). This is a major challenge for the nation, which we must take on, and we must complete this huge task and establish it as a historic achievement."

He said all agencies must ensure "there is no shortfall" on election day. "On 12 February, there must be no flaws anywhere," he said, adding that the Election Commission's instructions "are now the biggest directive" and everyone must work together accordingly.

Yunus said the home ministry will play the central command role on law and order, and noted "technological challenges" alongside other risks. "We will use body cameras in this election. We will use CCTV. Everything will be monitored from a central control room," he said.

He urged coordination among forces and said many local and foreign journalists will cover the election, while observers are showing strong interest. "They are taking it very seriously – we must be super serious too," he said. "We must be ready for everything… with the current situation and preparations, a good election is possible."