CEC tests positive for Covid-19

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal has tested positive for Covid-19, says an office order.

According to the order issued on Thursday, in his absence, senior election commissioner Ahsan Habib Khan will be the acting CEC. 

Earlier on Wednesday, the EC unveiled its plan of action regarding the 12th national parliamentary elections at the Nirbachan Bhaban in Dhaka in absence of CEC Kazi Habibul Awal. 

Later, election commissioner Ahsan Habib Khan addressed it as the chief guest.