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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 64517, member: 636"] Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner A M M Nasir Uddin stated on Monday that the February 2026 national election must be conducted fairly, as it will determine the country's direction. Uddin told senior journalists at an electoral dialogue in Dhaka that free elections are essential for the nation, but the commission faces numerous direct and indirect obstacles. He requested media cooperation to build public trust in the electoral process and motivate voter participation. Uddin assured that the Election Commission will not issue unlawful instructions or favor any party. Bangladesh experiences political turmoil ahead of the elections as former coalition partners who helped remove the Awami League government under Sheikh Hasina are disputing reform proposals. The commissioner emphasized that past elections were insufficient, and the upcoming vote must be acceptable and credible for the nation's future. [/QUOTE]