DHAKA: Election Commission directed authorities concerned to withdraw Officer-in-Charges of Kulaura (Moulvibazar) and Fulchhari (Gaibandha) police stations for partial behavior in 5th Uazila Parishad elections.
Fulchhari OC was identified as Belal Hossen while Kulaura OC was Shamim Mosa.
As allegations of partial behavior came, EC directed police administration to withdraw the OCs and hand over the responsibilities to appropriate officials quickly, EC Secretary Helal Uddin Ahmed told reporters on Sunday afternoon (March 17).
The second phase of the 5th Upazila Parishad elections will be held at 116 upazilas under 16 districts on March 18.
A total of 1, 79, 09600 voters can cast their votes.
BDST: 2035 HRS, MAR 17, 2019
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