Just as the ink proved indelible, the election was smooth: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin has said the durability of the indelible ink used in the 13th general election reflects how smoothly the voting process was conducted.

“Just as the ink proved durable, the election was also conducted beautifully,” the CEC said today (16 March) while speaking as the chief guest at a discussion marking International Women’s Day at the Election Commission Secretariat in Agargaon, Dhaka.

Nasir said he had asked hundreds of people whether they had faced difficulties casting their votes. “Not a single person told me they were unable to vote.”

Sharing a light-hearted anecdote about the indelible ink used in the national election last month, Nasir said the ink remained visible on his finger several days after voting. “The ink still is not coming off.” 

“I am afraid if I go to vote in the upcoming local government elections with this ink still on my finger, I might get caught,” the CEC joked.

“This is the best-quality ink we have used in Bangladesh’s history. Usually the ink fades if you rub it after voting, but this time it is unbelievably long-lasting.”