Election Commissioner Brig Gen Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah (retd) has said that preparing and preserving an accurate voter list is the collective responsibility of all.
“It is our collective responsibility to prepare and preserve an accurate voter list, as even a single vote can determine the outcome of an election,” he said during a meeting on updating voter lists with regional election officials at Khulna deputy commissioner’s office on Wednesday.
He emphasised raising awareness about the significance of voter registration as a fundamental duty of citizens.
Addressing election officials from various districts, the chief guest highlighted the importance of maintaining honesty and integrity in the voter registration process.
"Ensuring the voting rights of citizens without bias is paramount. Eligible individuals, especially women, must be encouraged to register as voters," he said.
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Khulna Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Saiful Islam presided over the event.
Additional Secretary of the Election Commission Secretariat KM Ali Newaz, Khulna Regional Election Officer Md Humayun Kabir and Superintendent of Police T M Mosharraf Hossain addressed the meeting as special guests.