At a press conference at the Secretariat on Tuesday (October 13), the state minister said the government does not want to take responsibility for any controversy or scandal over local government elections. The Election Commission will be assisted in holding elections in a festive atmosphere, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates.

He said the government remains firm on its decision to hold five local government elections within the current fiscal year, and the Election Commission has been requested to complete the elections by June next year. The Commission will make the final decision on whether it is possible to hold all elections within the stipulated time.

The state minister said that about Tk 6,000 crore has been allocated for holding local government elections. If the elections cannot be completed within the current fiscal year, the allocated money will remain unused and be carried over to the next fiscal year. Therefore, the government is emphasizing holding the elections within the stipulated time.