Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- An interim government-commissioned inquiry into the last three general elections has found that the "administration, police, and intelligence agencies" were used to run those polls, effectively sidelining the Election Commission, in a top-level strategy designed to keep the Awami League in power.

The National Election Investigation Commission, formed to probe allegations of corruption, irregularities, and criminal activity in the 2014, 2018, and 2024 elections, handed the report to Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus on Monday.

Former High Court judge Shamim Hasnain, the commission chair, formally submitted the document at the State Guest House Jamuna, as explained later at a press briefing by Chief Advisor's Press Secretary ...