Staff Reporter:
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has highlighted the importance of building in-stitutional readiness, stressing that effective election management is the foundation of a credible democ-racy.
The EC, with support from the United Nations, has launched a nationwide series of regional trainings aimed at strengthening the capacity of election officials in preparation for the upcoming national elec-tions.
“Through these training programs, we are building not only skills but also the confidence and commit-ment needed to ensure free, fair and transparent elections,” the CEC said.
He said this training marks a milestone in our preparation for the upcoming elections. “The practical modules will enable our officials to replicate lessons across the country, enhancing capacity and confi-dence at every level.”
The first of 10 three-day regional trainings concluded on November 7 in Dhaka, bringing together elec-tion officials from the region for hands-on sessions focused on crisis management, cybersecurity, gender equality, human rights and media and elections, UNDP said yesterday.
Senior Secretary of the Election Commission Akhtar Ahmed and Head of Office and Representative of UNESCO Dr Susan Vize, UN Women Representative Gitanjali Singh, UNDP Resident Representative, Sonali Dayaratne, were present.
The training is part of the UN Electoral Assistance BALLOT and DRIP projects, implemented jointly with UNDP, UN Women and UNESCO.
The nationwide training series will continue in nine other regions over the next several weeks, reaching hundreds of EC officials.
The initiative, UNDP said, reflects the Election Commission’s strong commitment to professionalism, inclusion, and transparency in the electoral process, ensuring that every vote counts and every voice mat-ters.
