After Tarique, Fakhrul alleges 'questionable' EC role
He also claimed that many senior EC officials are supporting a particular party
A day after BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman brought allegations against the Election Commission over "controversial" roles and positions, Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today (18 January) said it has been "behaving questionably" in several areas of activities.
Speaking to reporters after meeting Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin at the Nirbachan Bhaban in Agargaon of the capital, he said the issue of postal ballots is yet to be fully resolved, raising concerns over the distribution of ballot papers.
He alleged that special privileges have been given to a certain party, and suggested postal ballots should only be issued after the electoral symbols are distributed.
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Fakhrul also accused a party of violating the election code of conduct by collecting National ID numbers, mobile numbers, and bKash details of voters, claiming that the party has been campaigning continuously despite complaints.
The BNP secretary general further said voters have been transferred across constituencies to benefit certain candidates and that some officials are working in a biased manner.
Responding to questions about the February 12 election's overall credibility, Fakhrul said the commission is capable of holding a fair election but must address these issues to ensure transparency.
Earlier, a five-member delegation led by Fakhrul met the chief election commissioner.
The delegation members included Standing Committee member Nazrul Islam Khan, BNP Chairperson's Advisory Council member Ismail Zabiullah, and election management committee members Mohammad Zakaria and Barrister Ruhul Quddus Kazal.
On Saturday, Tarique Rahman alleged that recent actions and positions taken by the Election Commission have raised controversy.
"Although it is painful to say, we have recently seen some controversial roles and positions taken by the Election Commission. But, as a responsible political party, the BNP wants to exercise restraint," he said at a discussion.
