Predators shouldn’t be allowed to contest polls: Badiul Alam Majumdar

Head of Election System Reform Commission Dr. Badiul Alam Majumdar has said that most people do not want those responsible for killing 1,500 people, enforced disappearances, and severe human rights violations to govern the country again. Therefore, recommendations have been made to keep such individuals out of elections.

Badiul Alam Majumdar, also the Secretary of SUJAN, made this statement on Tuesday while speaking as the chief guest at "Reporters Forum for Election and Democracy Talk," held at the media center of the Election Commission building in Agargaon, Dhaka.

He said that recommendations have been made to the Election Commission to ensure that those responsible for serious crimes against humanity and extrajudicial killings are barred from participating in elections.

“Our intention is not to exclude anyone from elections but to ensure that those who have committed injustices are brought to justice," he added.