Dhaka, Mar 13 (V7N)–Officials and employees of the Election Commission staged a human chain on Thursday in front of Nirbachan Bhaban in Agargaon, Dhaka, demanding that the National Identity (NID) operations remain under the jurisdiction of the commission.

During the demonstration, the protesting officials said NID operations have remained secure under the Election Commission and will continue to be so in the future.


They expressed concerns that a vested group is conspiring to transfer NID operations elsewhere to create complications in the upcoming elections and facilitate corruption.

The officials said that to safeguard the data of 130 million voters and uphold democracy in the country, it is imperative that NID operations remain under the Election Commission's authority.

Issuing a stern warning, they said if the operations are relocated elsewhere without the involvement of those who have been managing them for years, the entire process could face severe disruption.

The officials and employees also cautioned that if their demands are not met, they will announce stricter programs in protest.

 

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