NETRAKONA, Jan 2, 2024 (BSS) - All out preparations are nearing completion to hold fair and peace elections in five constituencies of the district, deputy commissioner and returning officer Shahed Parvez said today.

He told journalists while addressing a meeting on 'amended electoral rules and regulations for media workers' at his official conference room here.

The returning officer urged the journalists to discharge their professional duties in the voting centers and polling booths following the electoral rules and regulations.

He assured that all the election officials including presiding officers and polling officers will extend all out cooperation to the on-duty journalists by ensuring free flow of information during voting.

He said a media cell has been formed and a control room has been opened in the office of deputy commissioner for providing election related information.

Superintendent of Police (SP) Foyaz Ahmed, Deputy Director of Local Government Department Mamun Khandaker and district Election Officer Golam Mustafa also addressed the meeting.