Dhaka, Mar 01 (V7N) – Abdur Rahmanel Masud has said that local government elections, including city corporation polls, will be held after the holy month of Ramadan.

He made the remarks while attending a program organized by Reporters Forum for Elections and Democracy at the Election Commission (EC) Media Center on Sunday afternoon.

The Election Commissioner said the commission is currently awaiting a parliamentary decision on whether party symbols will be used in local government elections.

Regarding the commission’s ongoing activities, Masud noted that the recently held 13th National Parliament election and referendum were conducted fairly, adding that the EC will review any shortcomings identified during the polls.

He also called on journalists to perform their professional duties impartially and provide constructive criticism of the commission’s work to help strengthen the electoral process.

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