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DHAKA, March 2, 2022 (BSS) – Newly appointed Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal today said the election duty should be performed with honesty, devotion and sincerity.

“We must be aware of our responsibilities. We have to try our best. If we get involved in any misdeed, it will be an extreme corruption, which is unforgivable,” he said while speaking at a discussion at the auditorium of Nirbachan Bhaban here marking the National Voters’ Day.

Election commissioners Rashida Sultana, Md Ahsan Habib Khan, Md Alamgir and Anisur Rahman were present at the meeting with (EC) Secretariat Secretary Humayun Kabir Khandaker in the chair.

Awal urged the officials of the Election Commission to perform their responsibilities remaining free from any influence and greed. 

“Otherwise, it will be corruption.” 

“The importance of the Election Commission is immense in the formation of Parliament and the government. It's not just a matter of proud. It's a matter of nurturing consciousness”, he added.

The CEC said the March 2 is the National Voters’ Day and the theme of the day is ‘the pledge of Mujib Year is to protect the people’s rights to vote’. 

“It is not merely a statement but a commitment of the commission. If you make a promise, you have to keep it in your heart….at least, we have to try. We may not be successful, but we have to abide by the constitutional obligation bestowed upon us for ensuring the people’s voting rights,” he said.

Awal said the EC will do everything possible so that voters can exercise their rights without facing any obstacle. 

“If they face obstacles, we will stand by them as per the Commission's commitment,” he added.

At the function, smart cards were distributed among 21 students of Dhaka University, Shaheed Anwar Girls College and Adamjee Cantonment Public School and College.