EC inaugurates Smart Election Management App
Staff Correspondent
The Election Commission (EC) on Sunday inaugurated the “Online Nomination Submission System (ONSS) and Smart Election Management App” ahead of the announcement of the 12th parliamentary election schedule.
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal, election commissioners Md Ahsan Habib Khan, Rashida Sultana, Md Alamgir, and Md Anisur Rahman were present at the event held at the Election Commission secretariat.
Ahsan Habib said the code of conduct was violated in the past during the submission of nomination papers. Besides, aspirants were also barred from submitting nominations.
He said now nomination papers can be submitted sitting at home.
“We are going digital, and it is a symbol of transparency. This app is fair and transparent. I am hopeful to enjoy the benefits of the app. This initiative will be appreciated abroad as well,” he added.
On 9 November, a delegation from the Election Commission led by the CEC called on President Mohammed Shahabuddin at Bangabhaban in Dhaka to discuss the polls schedule.
After the meeting, CEC Awal told the media that they would announce the general election schedule very soon as they have an obligation to hold the polls in the stipulated time.
