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Giving ‘certificates’ to the last three elections is not an endorsement by foreign observers: CEC
The Election Commission (EC) has sought Canada’s help to prevent the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) in the upcoming national elections.
Giving ‘certificates’ to the last three elections is not an endorsement by foreign observers: CEC
Canadian High Commissioner Ajit Singh, posted in Dhaka, met Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Tuesday. During the meeting at the Election Building in Agargaon in the capital, the CEC sought cooperation in this regard. The CEC told reporters after the meeting.
Responding to a question, the CEC said that foreign observers who had given ‘certificates’ for the last three elections as credible will not be allowed to observe the upcoming elections.
This morning, a delegation from the Canadian High Commission, including High Commissioner Ajit Singh, met CEC Nasir Uddin at the Election Building in Agargaon. After the meeting that lasted for about an hour and a half, the CEC told reporters that the delegation wanted to know about the preparations for the elections in various fields. The EC has informed about this. The EC will start voter awareness and voter education activities on a large scale across the country. In addition, training will be provided to presiding officers, polling officers and local observers. Canada is ready to help the EC in these areas.
Nasir Uddin said that Canada wants a free, transparent and credible election to be held here. They wanted to know about the inclusion of women voters and voter awareness activities in the hilly areas.
The CEC mentioned that the Election Commission sees the misuse of AI as a big threat in the upcoming elections. Nasir Uddin said that he has sought Canada’s help on what can be done to prevent the misuse of AI. Because, elections were held in Canada recently. They had to deal with this issue. They have experience in this regard.

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Giving ‘certificates’ to the last three elections is not an approval by foreign observers: CEC
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Updated: 08 July 2025, 16:11
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Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin. At the Election Building in Agargaon, the capital, on Tuesday. Photo: Prothom Alo
The Election Commission (EC) has sought Canada’s help to prevent the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) in the upcoming national elections.
Canadian High Commissioner to Dhaka Ajit Singh met Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Tuesday. During the meeting at the Election Building in Agargaon in the capital, the CEC sought cooperation in this regard. The CEC told reporters after the meeting.
In response to a question, the CEC said that foreign observers who had given ‘certificates’ for the last three elections as credible will not be allowed to observe the next elections.
This morning, a delegation of the Canadian High Commission, including High Commissioner Ajit Singh, met CEC Nasir Uddin at the Election Building in Agargaon. After the meeting that lasted for about an hour and a half, the CEC told reporters that the delegation wanted to know about the preparations for the elections in various fields. The EC has informed about this. The EC will start large-scale voter awareness and voter education activities across the country. In addition, training will be provided to presiding officers, polling officers and local observers. Canada is ready to help the EC in these areas.
Nasir Uddin said that Canada wants a free, transparent and credible election to be held here. They wanted to know about the inclusion of women voters and voter awareness activities in the hilly areas.
The CEC mentioned that the Election Commission sees the misuse of AI as a big threat in the upcoming elections. Nasir Uddin said that he has sought Canada’s help on what can be done to prevent the misuse of AI. Because, elections were held in Canada recently. They had to deal with this issue. They have experience in this regard.
The CEC was asked whether the Canadian High Commissioner had asked about the date of the elections or the possible timeframe for the vote. In response, he said, “He (the Canadian High Commissioner) asked whether there was a specific date for the vote. I said ‘no’. There was no discussion about the timeframe. I know what you know about the timeframe, so do I.” I will inform you two months before the day of the vote.’
When asked about the arrival of foreign observers, the CEC said that he has already asked the European Union to act as observers. The policy has also been almost finalized. The EU has been asked to inform in advance. They will have to coordinate the sending of observers from 28 countries. For this, I have welcomed them in advance.
