Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad said that the electoral system was unprecedentedly corrupt and flawed during the autocratic rule of the Awami government for the past 16 years.

Published: 5 May 2026, 12:30 AM

Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed said that the role of District Administrators (DC) is significant in establishing democracy in the country. District Commissioners perform the duties of Returning Officers in every national election. During the autocratic regime of the Awami government for the past 16 years, the election system was unprecedentedly corrupt and flawed. District administrators can play a strong role in making the overall election process of the country free and fair, including the National Assembly elections.

The speaker said this in the speech of the chief guest during the exchange of views with the DCs at the oath chamber of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhavan on Monday, the second day of the DC conference. This information was informed in the press release of the National Parliament Secretariat.

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Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad Bir Bikram said that the bureaucracy of the state should play a proper role to make democracy meaningful. Bureaucrats are not rulers in the days to come; Instead, you have to take on the role of a servant.

The speaker said that the people of the country are very democratic. Democracy has returned to the country after many bloody sacrifices of common people. In every democratic movement of the country from 1971 to 2024, the sacrifice of common people is unique in the establishment of democracy.

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Deputy Speaker of Jatiya Sangsad Qaiser Kamal said that Parliament is the heart of democracy. Democratic debate does not weaken parliament; Rather, it strengthens. The executive branch implements the laws made by the parliament.

Chief Whip of the National Assembly. Nurul Islam said that the District Administrators work as a bridge between the government and the people. The role of District Commissioners in field administration is significant in implementing central policies and programmes.

Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Gani, Secretary of the Jatiya Sangsad Secretariat also spoke at the exchange meeting. Golam Sarwar Bhuiyan, Rajshahi Divisional Commissioner ANM Bajlur Rashid, Rangamati Deputy Commissioner Najma Ashrafi, Bogra Deputy Commissioner Md. Taufikur Rahman.

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