He added that the Election Commission remains hopeful and determined to move forward with the electoral process.

Responding to concerns about insecurity among candidates and voters following the recent attack on Sharif Osman Hadi, Nasir Uddin said there was no cause for alarm and voiced confidence that public fear would subside as measures take effect.

When asked whether the election could still be held in a festive and participatory atmosphere given the current circumstances, the CEC reiterated his belief that the polls would indeed become a celebration of democratic participation.

He also dismissed doubts about public trust in the Election Commission, saying confidence already exists and will become more visible as the process unfolds.

Nasir Uddin noted that the Election Commission and the heads of all law enforcement agencies have jointly assured the nation of their unity in conducting a credible and fair election. He said all major political forces and the public share a common interest in the country’s stability and welfare.

Highlighting recent innovations, the CEC said the commission has introduced an IT-supported hybrid postal voting system to facilitate participation by expatriate Bangladeshis. He described the initiative as unprecedented in the country’s 54-year history, adding that postal voting has also been extended to election officials, government employees posted outside their constituencies, and prisoners.

According to him, the postal voting process is being implemented under strict security protocols to ensure ballot secrecy and protect the integrity of the vote. He added that voter registration is being carried out with support from the Bangladesh Postal Department and the International Postal Union.

The CEC said the new hybrid system combines online registration with manual vote collection through postal services, an approach the commission hopes could serve as a model internationally. Acknowledging that the system may have initial limitations, he said refinements would be made over time based on experience.

Nasir Uddin said the early response to postal ballot registration has been encouraging and expressed hope that more eligible voters would enroll before the registration deadline, which is set to expire on December 25.