Members of the Election Commission (EC) paid a courtesy call to President Mohammed Shahabuddin today (June 19).

President during the meeting asked the EC members and the political parties along with the candidates to come forward to ensure free, fair and participatory national elections.

The President made the remarks when a six-member EC delegation led by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal paid a courtesy call on him at Bangabhaban. 

President's press secretary Joynal Abedin confirmed the matter.

Three Election Commissioners - Retired Brigadier General Md Ahsan Habib Khan, Begum Rasheda Sultana and Md Alamgir and Election Commission Secretariat Secretary Jahangir Alam were also present.

During the meeting, the Election Commission officially congratulated the President for assuming the office as the 22nd President of the country.

BDST: 2001 HRS, JUNE 19, 2023
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