Gaibandha-5 by-election: EC taking action against 133 officials including returning officers

Dhaka, December 2: Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal said that the Election Commission (EC) has recommended action against 133 election officials including returning officers involved in irregularities in the Gaibandha-5 seat by-election. Others are presiding officers of 125 centres, additional deputy commissioner (general), one executive officer and five police officers. Besides, the polling agents of 145 polling centers that had irregularities will not be able to perform their duty in any future elections.