No reason to worry about election: Adviser Adilur

Staff Reporter :

Industries and Local Government Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan on Saturday sought to allay public concerns over the upcoming national election, saying there was “no reason to worry” about law and order and predicting that the polls would be held in a festive and peaceful atmosphere.

Speaking to reporters after inspecting the Kadamtali Central Bus Terminal in Sylhet’s South Surma area at around 11:30 a.m., Mr. Khan said he was confident the election day would pass without major security disruptions.

“Insha’Allah, there is no cause for concern,” he said when asked about fears over the law-and-order situation on polling day. “The election will be extremely joyous. People will go with their families. Those who are voters will go together to cast their ballots.”

He framed the election not only as a routine democratic exercise but as a moment of long-term national consequence. “The most important thing about this election is that it will give direction to Bangladesh for the next hundred years through a referendum-like mandate,” he said.

Referring to the July movement, Mr. Khan said the vote would reflect public endorsement of what he described as the “July Charter” left behind through the sacrifices of students and citizens.

“The people’s ‘yes’ vote will be in support of that charter,” he said. “And another important aspect is that the political parties that stood on the side of the July uprising will be contesting the election, and their representatives being elected will carry that mandate forward.”

Responding to concerns voiced by several political parties about the absence of a level playing field, Mr. Khan said ensuring electoral fairness falls under the responsibility of the Election Commission.

“That is something the Election Commission looks after,” he said. “I believe the Bangladesh Election Commission has taken measures to ensure a level playing field, and that a level playing field will exist.”

Earlier, the adviser toured the Kadamtali Central Bus Terminal area, where he observed a range of infrastructural and management issues. Officials said the visit was aimed at assessing conditions and identifying problems related to transport services and public facilities.

Among those present during the inspection were Sylhet Divisional Commissioner Khan Md. Reza-un-Nabi, District Commissioner Md. Sarwar Alam, and other senior administrative officials.

Mr. Khan’s remarks come amid heightened political debate over election preparedness, security, and neutrality of the administration, with rival parties offering sharply different assessments of whether conditions are conducive to a free and fair vote.