Dhaka, Aug. 5 -- Refuting criticism that the Election Commission is "spineless", Senior Secretary Md Akhtar Ahmed on Monday said the EC "is standing tall because it has a backbone".
Speaking at a press conference in front of his office at the Election Bhaban in Agargaon, the EC secretary responded to recent criticism from the National Citizen Party (NCP), which claimed the commission lacked the courage to uphold democratic values.
In response, Akhtar Ahmed said, "If the Election Commission doesn't have a backbone, then how am I standing tall? I'm part of the commission. Doesn't my presence here prove it?" He reiterated that all activities are focused on ensuring a smooth national election.
"The commission is doing its best to carry out i...