Highlights
- Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus said the upcoming election is like a “battlefield.”
- He emphasized that only qualified and neutral officials will be selected for election duties.
- Administrative reshuffling will be done under his direct supervision.
- BNP leaders urged the Chief Adviser to remove controversial officials and ensure neutrality.
- BNP’s Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said the interim government must act like a caretaker administration.
Chief Adviser Stresses Neutrality in Election Management
Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus has stated that all administrative reshuffles before the national election will be conducted under his direct authority.
He emphasized that the election is like a battlefield and only capable, neutral, and disciplined officials will be chosen to maintain peace and order during the vote. Said the Chief Adviser,
“নির্বাচন একটি যুদ্ধক্ষেত্র। আমাদের দায়িত্ব নিরপেক্ষ থাকা। ভোটে শান্তি-শৃঙ্খলা বজায় রাখতে পারবে সেরকম যোদ্ধাদেরই বেছে নেয়া হবে,”
Translation: “The election is a battlefield. Our duty is to remain neutral. Only those who can ensure peace and order will be chosen.”
“আপনার ব্যবসা এখন অনলাইনে— Storola-এর সাথে সহজ ও স্মার্টভাবে!”
He also added that all necessary steps will be taken to make the election peaceful and impartial.
Meeting with BNP Leaders
Dr. Yunus made these remarks during a meeting with Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leaders on Tuesday evening (October 21) at the State Guest House Jamuna.
The statement was confirmed through a press release from the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing.
He informed BNP leaders that, as the adviser in charge of the Public Administration Ministry, all reshuffles in the administration before the election will be made directly under his supervision.
For the position of Deputy Commissioner (DC), only qualified officials from multiple “fit lists” will be appointed before the polls.
BNP Leaders’ Concerns and Demands
BNP leaders requested the Chief Adviser to keep controversial officials, especially those who served under the Awami League government, away from election duties.
They also urged him to maintain strict neutrality in administrative appointments.
“সাধারণডিমবিক্রিকরেআমরাকীভাবে ১৫ লক্ষকাস্টমারএনেছি—এইবইয়েআছেতারবাস্তবকাহিনি!”
Among those present at the meeting were BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Standing Committee Members Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury and Salahuddin Ahmed, Planning Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud, Law Adviser Prof. Asif Nazrul, and Industry Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan.
Fakhrul Calls for Caretaker-Style Neutrality
After the meeting, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir spoke to the media, saying that the interim government must operate in the spirit of a caretaker government to make the upcoming election meaningful, free, and acceptable. He said,
“আগামী নির্বাচনকে অর্থবহ, নিরপেক্ষ ও গ্রহণযোগ্য করে তুলতে অন্তর্বর্তী সরকারকে তত্ত্বাবধায়ক সরকারের আদলে নিতে হবে,” বলেন তিনি।
Translation: “To make the upcoming election meaningful, neutral, and acceptable, the interim government must function in the manner of a caretaker government.”
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Call for Removal of Biased Officials
Fakhrul also emphasized the need to remove biased officials from the Secretariat, judiciary, and district administration and replace them with neutral officers.
He demanded that police appointments and promotions also be based on neutrality. Mirza Fakhrul said,
“সচিবালয়ের থেকে ফ্যাসিস্টদের দোসরদের সরিয়ে নিরপেক্ষ লোক নিয়োগ দিতে হবে”
Translation: “Those loyal to fascists must be removed from the Secretariat, and neutral people should be appointed.”
He further noted that the interim government must uphold neutrality by removing any partisan figures still holding positions within the administration.
Source: Jamuna Tv
