DHAKA, Oct 13, 2022 (BSS) - Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal today said postponing the by-polls to Gaibandha-5 constituency was not a thoughtless decision as the commission decided to postpone the election after observing it intensively.

"The decision to postpone Gaibandha-5 constituency by-polls was not an imprudent one. The Election Commission took the decision after thinking it thoroughly," he told a press conference at the Nirbachan Bhaban media centre at Agargaon here.

Awal said the CEC cannot take any decision unilaterally rather the commission members take a concerted decision after discussing together.

The CEC said the polls have been postponed due to irregularities and unlawful acts. A committee has been formed to submit report within seven working days after looking into the allegations of irregularities, he added.
 
Upon receiving the probe report, the next decision will be taken over the by-polls to Gaibandha-5 parliamentary seat, he said.