In addition to the newly appointed Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) ASM Md. Nasir Uddin, four Election Commissioners (ECs) have officially taken oath.
Chief Justice Dr. Syed Refaat Ahmed administered the oath to them at the Judges Lounge of the Supreme Court after 1:30 pm on Sunday (November 24).
Earlier, on Thursday, November 21, former Secretary ASM Md. Nasir Uddin was appointed as the Chief Election Commissioner. The names of four Election Commissioners were also announced along with him.
The four Election Commissioners are former Additional Secretary Anwarul Islam Sarkar, retired District and Sessions Judge Abdur Rahmanel Masud, former Joint Secretary Tahmida Ahmed and Brigadier General (Retd.) Abul Fazal Md. Sanaullah.
President Md. Shahabuddin appointed them in accordance with Article 118(1) of the Constitution.