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CHATTOGRAM, Feb 1, 2026 (BSS) - Director General of the Department of Mass Communication Md Abdul Jalil today urged citizens to vote spontaneously in national elections to truly realise their ownership of the country, saying the people are the ultimate custodians of the state.

He made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a meeting on "Voter Motivation and Code of Conduct Awareness," organised by the District Information Office at the Chattogram Shishu Academy premises on Sunday.

Abdul Jalil emphasised that exercising the right to vote is essential to understanding and establishing people's ownership of the country. He said the upcoming elections on February 12 will play a decisive role in shaping the nation's future.

Referring to the voting process, he said voters will not only cast ballots in favour of their preferred candidates but will also have the opportunity to express their opinions through the referendum. Each voter will receive a white ballot and a pink ballot for electing members of parliament and taking part in the referendum, he added.

The Director General assured that this year's election would be held in a festive, peaceful and orderly environment. He said the administration has taken all necessary measures to ensure a smooth voting process, while the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the Department of Mass Communication are actively conducting voter motivation campaigns across the country.

He encouraged voters to visit polling centres with their family members and take part in the election with enthusiasm, noting that the future direction of Bangladesh will be determined by the people's collective choice.

Among others, Director of the Department of Mass Communication Mir Md Aslam Uddin and Director of the District-Level Modern Information Complex Establishment Project Md Moniruzzaman addressed the meeting. Women voters also took part actively, exchanging views with the Director General on various aspects of voting and electoral conduct.