Don't enrol Rohingyas as voters, EC Sanaullah tells officials in Dinajpur

Election Commissioner Brig Gen (retd) Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah today urged Election Commission officials in Dinajpur to not enrol Rohingyas as voters.

"Ensure that no foreign nationals, particularly Rohingyas, are included in the voter list," he said.

Urging the officials to remove fake enrolment, duplicates, and foreign nationals from the voter rolls, he stressed that a transparent and accurate voter list is crucial for a fair election.

He made the remarks while speaking about various issues centring the next elections during separate meetings in Shilpakala Academy and Birganj upazila in Dinajpur. He was visiting Dinajpur today during his three-day tour of seven districts under the Rangpur division.

Stressing the need for encouraging female participation in the voter registration process, EC Sanaullah emphasised importance of preparing an accurate voter list and rebuilding public trust in the electoral process under the interim government.

He said, "The Election Commission is strongly committed to conducting a fair and credible election."

He reiterated the need to include the new generation in the voter list, aligning with the chief adviser's vision to ensure their active participation in the national elections.

However, the election commissioner raised concerns about the disparity between male and female voters, noting that the number of female voters currently is 30 lakh less than male voters.

"No eligible voter should be excluded due to technical issues," he stressed.

"We are determined to restore the credibility of all institutions, including the Election Commission, which has been questioned in the past due to controversial elections," he stated.

The meetings were attended by senior election officials, including Dinajpur Senior District Election Officer Md Kamrul Islam and Additional District Election Officer Md Aftabuzzaman.