Election Commissioner Abdur Rahmanel Masud spoke at inaugurating the daylong training at conference hall of the Regional Public Administration Training Centre today. Photo : BSS

RAJSHAHI, May 19, 2025 (BSS)- Election Commissioner Abdur Rahmanel Masud has said Awami League cannot take part in elections if the stay order of registration is not repealed.

He said the interim government has banned the AL activities and the Election Commission stayed the registration. So, the party has no scope of taking part in elections.

Election Commissioner Masud came up with the observation while inaugurating the daylong training at the conference hall of the Regional Public Administration Training Centre here today.

The Regional Election Office organised the training titled "Voter List Updating-2025, Subsequent Evaluation and Sustainable Development Planning" for the election officials.

Abdur Rahmanel Masud said they are ready to hold the election at the stipulated time fixed by the Chief Adviser.

Regarding election preparations, he stated that they are fully prepared. "As we are implementing an agency, we have no deficit in our preparation to hold the election," he added.

Earlier, the election commissioner shared views with administrative and police officials at the Circuit House conference hall.

Election Commission Senior Secretary Akter Ahmed, Additional Commissioner of Rajshahi Division Habibur Rahman, Commissioner of Rajshahi Metropolitan Police Muhammad Abu Sufiyan, Deputy Commissioner Afia Akhter, Superintendent of Police Farjana Islam and Regional Election Officer Delwar Hossain were present on the occasion.