2024-06-11 22:31:31
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal stated that 36.45 p.c votes had been forged within the sixth Upazila Parishad in 5 phases.
The CEC gave the knowledge on the ‘RFED Discuss’ program organized by the Reporters Discussion board for Election and Democracy (RFED) on the Media Heart of the Election Constructing on Monday (June 10).
He stated that upazila elections had been imagined to be held in 4 phases, however because of Cyclone Remal, it needed to be accomplished in 5 phases. Within the final section, the voting was like 42 p.c. And the general vote was 36.45 p.c. Overseas’s 495 upazilas, elections have been accomplished in 469 in 5 phases. This time there have been three or 4 phases of voting in every district. Due to this, the administration has grow to be simpler for the officers. It has additionally been stress-free. The remaining upazilas might be elected later because of authorized problems and non-expiration.
CEC additionally stated that this time the election has ended peacefully. Many wished to make an influence, however our efforts didn’t succeed.
He additionally talked about that extra reforms are wanted within the electoral system of the nation.
EC officers stated that 36.1 p.c of votes had been forged in 139 upazila elections held within the first section held on Might 8. Within the second section on Might 21, 37.57 p.c of votes had been forged in 156 upazilas. Within the third section on Might 29, 87 upazila elections, the voter turnout was 36.24 p.c.
Within the fourth section, 34.77 p.c of votes had been forged within the 60 upazila elections held on June 5. In all, the voting price within the sixth Upazila Parishad election is 36.45 p.c.
For the primary time, this native election was held on a celebration foundation in 2019. That yr, polling was held in 455 upazilas in 5 phases from March 10 to June 18. 6 crore 37 lakh 70 thousand 309 voters obtained the chance to train their proper to vote. However, 2 crore 57 lakh 39 thousand 788 voters voted, which is 40.36 p.c of the full votes.
This time Bangladesh Awami League didn’t give the get together image. BNP didn’t take part within the polls.