, Jan. 27 -- Election Commissioner Anwarul Islam Sarker on Tuesday said officials assigned to perform election duties will carry out publicity about the referendum but won't campaign for or against any side.

"Our position on the referendum is that we are encouraging people to participate in it. However, those entrusted with election duty will not legally work in favour of or against any side," he said while responding to a question from reporters at his office in the city's Nirbachan Bhaban.

The Election Commissioner said returning officers, assistant returning officers and other election officials would carry out publicity related to the referendum but would not take sides.

"No returning officer or assistant returning officer is campa...