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Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin on Monday (3rd November 2025) said the country’s transition from the current critical time depends on the next parliamentary election. “Bangladesh now stands at a very critical moment. Which direction we will move towards as a nation and as a country and how we will walk along the path of democracy -- these things depend on the next election,” he said after inspecting a training programme of Ansar-VDP members in the city’s Bhatara area. The programme was held as part of a nationwide mock drill on polling centre security for the upcoming national election and the 4th phase of the 2025–26 basic training for Ansar members. Nasir Uddin said he is not only the Chief Election Commissioner, but also a citizen of Bangladesh. “As a citizen of Bangladesh, I also have a responsibility. What or what kind of Bangladesh we should leave for the future or in what position we should keep Bangladesh -- these thoughts keep me thinking all the time,” he said. Read more: Working seriously to fight abuse of AI, social media during election: CEC Describing the mock drill as a ‘comforting’ sign for polling centre security, the CEC called upon the Ansar and VDP members to utilise their extensive grassroots network to counter misinformation and propaganda during the election. Terming the ongoing training an ‘investment’, he said, “The Ansar-VDP force will carry one of the biggest responsibilities in the coming election. Training is an investment — the more they train, the more confident and efficient they will become in performing their duties.” The CEC warned that artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to spread false information on social media. “Do not share anything without verifying it. Ansar members can play a crucial role in raising this awareness at the grassroots level,” he said. Highlighting new voting facilities, Nasir Uddin said this time even polling officials and staff engaged in election duties will be able to cast their votes. Read more: EC making strong progress to ensure free elections: CEC “To make this possible, the EC will launch a ‘Postal Voting App’ on November 16, through which officials on duty can register to vote via postal ballot,” he said. The CEC also said the Commission is taking a special step to ensure voting rights for expatriate Bangladeshis and citizens under legal custody (detainees in jails). He expressed the hope that trained Ansar-VDP members would perform their duties with responsibility and play a vital role in the country’s journey towards democracy. Ansar and VDP Director General Major General Abdul Motaleb Sazzad Mahmud also spoke at the function. Read more: Bangladesh voter count hits 12.76 crore

Bangladesh Navy have lifted the Bangabandhu 7th President Cup Fencing Championship title, winning six gold medals, as many silver medals and three bronze medals. Ansar-VDP became the first runners-up and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) the second runners-up. The closing ceremony and prize distribution programme of the fencing championship was held on Saturday at the Shaheed Suhrawardy Indoor Stadium in Dhaka's Mirpur. Planning Minister MA Mannan attended the programme as the chief guest. Mesbah Uddin, secretary at the Ministry of Youth and Sports, and Lieutenant General Mainul Islam (retired), vice-president of the Bangladesh Olympic Association, were present as special guests. It was presided over by the Bangladesh Fencing Federation (BFF) President Shoeb Chowdhury. BFF General Secretary Selim Omrao Khan delivered the welcome speech. He sought Bangladesh Olympic Association's cooperation for the further advancement of fencing. Read more: 13th SA Games: Weightlifting, fencing bring more glory for Bangladesh  

Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party (Ansar-VDP) on Friday said 182 members of its members have been diagnosed with coronavirus.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday urged the members of Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP) to work with honesty, courage and integrity to defeat evil forces to ensure public security.