Shooting of Osman Hadi will not affect election: CEC

I consider the attack on Hadi to be an isolated incident, he says

Daily Sun Report, Dhaka

Published: 15 Dec 2025, 12:01 PM Updated: 15 Dec 2025, 07:43 PM

Shooting of Osman Hadi will not affect election: CEC

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Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Monday said the recent shooting of Inqilab Moncho spokesperson and prospective Dhaka-8 parliamentary candidate Sharif Osman Hadi would have no impact on the upcoming national election, describing the incident as an isolated one.

Speaking at a programme in Dhaka on Monday morning, the CEC said such incidents occur occasionally and should not be viewed as factors influencing the electoral process. “From time to time, there are one or two incidents of violence. The attack on Osman Hadi is an isolated incident and will not affect the election,” he said.

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Nasir Uddin dismissed concerns over the polls, stating that the Election Commission is fully prepared and determined to conduct the election with the participation of all stakeholders. “There is no reason for anxiety. The EC is completely ready and will move forward with the election by engaging everyone,” he added.

Commenting on the country’s overall situation, the CEC said law and order conditions are far better than in 2024. “At that time, people could not sleep peacefully. Now people are sleeping in peace,” he said, adding that law enforcement agencies are fully prepared for the election and that a free and fair poll will be held on schedule.

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Highlighting the role of young people, Nasir Uddin said the dream of a ‘new Bangladesh’ depends on the strength of youth. He noted that young people have demonstrated their power in key moments of the nation’s history, including 1969, 1971 and 2024.

“This election will be historic as postal voting is being introduced and a referendum will also be held,” he said, adding that active youth participation would make it easier for the Election Commission to ensure a free, fair and credible election.