Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal on Monday (March 13) said that action will be taken if journalists during the national election were harassed by police even after having an approved card by the Election Commission.

He was exchanging views with journalists about the formation of a policy for carrying out professional work by journalists in the upcoming national elections on Monday (Mar 13).

Members of Reporters Forum for Election and Democracy (RFED), an organisation of journalists working in the Election Commission, participated in the meeting.

Journalists mentioned various problems including slowing down internet speed during the polls, and being prevented from entering the centre by the local administration despite having an EC card for doing professional work during the polls.

In view of these complaints, the CEC has assured the journalists of their cooperation in carrying out their professional work without interruption.

Strict action will be taken if the police harass the journalists despite having EC-approved cards during the polls, Kazi Habibul Awal added.

BDST: 1528 HRS, MAR 13, 2023
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