DHAKA, June 26, 2023 (BSS) - The Election Commission (EC) has given a 
clarification that Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal's 
comments were presented distortedly and incorrectly in media on the day of 
Barishal City Corporation (BCC) elections.

In the clarification, it said in response to a volley of questions from 
journalists about the attack on Islami Andolan Bangladesh's mayoral candidate 
for recently held BCC polls Mufti Syed Muhammad Faizul Karim, the CEC wanted 
to know from the journalists with concern about the physical condition of 
Faizul Karim.

Different media published and broadcast news incorrectly and distortedly that 
the CEC insulted the Islami Andolan candidate and wished his death, it also 
said.
 
Even the EC came to know that leaders of different political parties made 
comments insulting the EC at discussions and rallies, according to the 
clarification.

The CEC said he didn't make any comments that can insult and tarnish the 
image of the Islami Andolan candidate.

He also said even after that if anyone felt hurt at his comments, he is 
really sorry for that.

Overall the EC expected that political leaders and journalists would make any 
comments and present news relating to the EC with utmost responsibility and 
alertness.