Dhaka, Sept. 29 -- Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Sunday said the Election Commission has regained the authority to annul the election of an entire parliamentary constituency if serious problems arise.

"If we find irregularities, we will cancel the polls of the entire constituency. Later, the Army will be deployed and the election will be held again," he said.

Besides, the CEC has admitted that he deliberately avoids telephone conversations, even with political leaders, fearing that his call records might be leaked.

Speaking on Sunday during his closing remarks at an electoral dialogue with intellectuals and civil society members in Dhaka, the CEC said "If you have advice, please share it in writing, in person, or...