Dhaka, May 14 -- The late Dr. Zafrullah Chowdhury, founder of Gonoshasthaya Kendra, once praised the former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Habibul Awal, prior to his appointment in 2022.

He remarked, "Many people do not have strength in their waists, but Habibul Awal is honest, bold, and just."

Sadly, under the leadership of CEC Habibul Awal, the nation experienced what many consider the worst-ever 12th parliamentary elections in 2024. Even more unfortunate was the deafening silence that followed - no one came forward to condemn the election process strongly.

I was curious about Dr. Zafrullah Chowdhury's post-election reactions, especially given his deep concerns about national elections. But he had already left this world before t...