The newly Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) ATM Shamsul Huda took oath on February 5. He in first observation about the election he said that his first task would be to devise an action plan for major electoral reforms in consultation with the political parties and other stakeholders. He told that he would make the Election Commission (EC) an institution in which every citizen can take pride.

The new CEC further said that he regards the new assignment as a big challenge and hinted at bringing about major changes in the electoral system before holding the ninth parliamentary election that was originally scheduled for January 22 but later cancelled. He however did not mention any time frame for the task ahead.

The EC would soon sit in a dialogue with the political parties, civil society and others to seek their opinion about the electoral reforms. Besides, it will keep in contact with the caretaker government, as the EC cannot bring any legal reforms without help of the interim administration.