Nazrul Islam Khan, head of the BNP election steering committee, expressed disappointment today regarding the low voter turnout in the recent 13th parliamentary election. He attributed this to extended periods without significant voting, which he believed had discouraged many from participating. Khan emphasized the importance of increasing voter interest in future elections to ensure that all individuals exercise their right to vote and contribute to the governance of the state.
Speaking to reporters at around 11:00 am, Khan highlighted the BNP’s victory, as reported by the Election Commission, securing a more than two-thirds majority. He expressed optimism about the party’s performance in upcoming elections, indicating that they had fielded candidates in 292 constituencies with the initial expectation of winning all seats.
While acknowledging that achieving complete satisfaction with election results is challenging, Khan stated that the BNP was generally content with the outcomes. He reassured that the party’s performance in the next election would improve, despite the inevitable uncertainties associated with electoral processes.
Commenting on the recent national polls, Khan described them as relatively peaceful compared to previous elections that witnessed higher rates of casualties and property damage. He emphasized the absence of such incidents this time as a significant development, underscoring the importance of maintaining a peaceful electoral environment.