Explaining Yes-No voting to public a major challenge Info Secy

Staff Reporter :

Information and Broadcasting Secretary Mahbuba Farzana has said that explaining the concept of yes-no voting to the public in the upcoming election is a significant challenge.

Speaking on Thursday, at an exchange of views meeting in the conference room of the Press Department at the Secretariat, the secretary emphasized that public relations officers and regional information officers will play a crucial role in overcoming this challenge.
She stated that the government is committed to conducting the upcoming national parliamentary election in a fair, acceptable, and transparent manner. Therefore, everyone must extend full cooperation to the government.

The secretary noted that the public has bitter experiences from elections over the past 15 years and stressed the importance of motivating people to participate in the election and visit polling stations, especially targeting youth, women, and voters from disadvantaged areas. She emphasized the need to explain the yes-no voting system in simple terms, as the public is largely unfamiliar with it.

Mahbuba Farzana also highlighted the special role of information officers in combating rumors and misinformation. She urged officials to familiarize themselves with electoral laws and regulations.
She informed that in preparation for this election, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting will collaborate with the Election Commission on public awareness campaigns and plans to organize training for journalists in 30 districts in connection with the election.
The program was chaired by Chief Information Officer Md. Nizamul Kabir.