Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Tuesday affirmed the Election Commission’s commitment to ensuring a truly credible 13th parliamentary election, marking a departure from the practices of previous commissions.

“We are determined to prove through our actions that we are not like the previous two or three election commissions. Our goal is to present the nation with a truly credible election,” the CEC said.

He made the remarks during a views-exchange meeting with election officials at the Cumilla Regional Election Office, discussing voter list updates and preparation for the next national election.

While the exact date and time for the national election have not yet been decided, the CEC said the commission has already begun preparations based on hints from the Chief Adviser’s speech on December 16.

Will be fully prepared to hold elections as per timeframe : CEC

“Our current focus is on the national election, not local government polls. Preparations for local government elections have not yet begun,” Nasir Uddin said.

As part of its preparation, the commission is actively working to update the electoral roll, removing deceased individuals and Rohingya nationals from the list.

The CEC also emphasised encouraging youth participation by ensuring their enrolment in the voter list. Further preparations for the national elections would depend on the findings and recommendations of the Reform Commission.

Presided over by Cumilla Regional Election Officer Dulal Talukdar, the meeting was attended, among others, by officials from district and upazila-level election offices within the region, including Cumilla, Chandpur, Brahmanbaria, Lakshmipur Noakhali, and Feni.