Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir seeks media cooperation to create level playing field

Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin has called on the media to help gather public input to ensure “equal opportunity for all” in the upcoming 13th parliamentary election. Speaking at a dialogue on Monday, he acknowledged that it was not possible for the Election Commission alone to create a level playing field, stressing the need for cooperation from political parties, candidates, law-enforcing agencies, voters, the public, and the press. The meeting, held at the Election Bhaban in Agargaon, brought together editors, senior journalists, and chief news editors from television channels, newspapers, and online outlets. Nasir Uddin, four election commissioners, and other officials were present at the discussion. At the outset, the chief election commissioner reviewed the commission’s preparations and announced...