The Election Commission headed by Kazi Habibul Awal has called a media briefing amid measures taken by the interim government to reform the constitutional body after the student-led mass uprising.
The commission is scheduled to hold a courtesy meeting with journalists at the EC seminar room at 12pm on Thursday.
The four other current members of the commission are - retired brigadier general Md Ahsan Habib Khan, retired district and sessions judge Rashida Sultana, and retired senior secretaries Md Alamgir and Md Anisur Rahman.
The commission held a discussion at the EC headquarters on Wednesday.
When asked about the possibility of a 'resignation' while leaving the election building, Chief Election Commissioner Awal said, "A statement will be made [Thursday]. Everything will be revealed at a press conference at 12pm."
The Sheikh Hasina government fell on Aug 5. President Mohammed Shahabuddin subsequently dissolved the parliament.
Many Awami League leaders in the legal arena and former chief justice Obaidul Hassan, have resigned in the face of a mass movement. There have been many changes in police and administration sectors as well.
Parliament Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury also resigned on Tuesday.
Given the circumstances, rumours of Awal's resignation began making the rounds as well. The current EC chief also said he is prepared to resign.
According to the media, the current commission had tried to meet President Shahabuddin for a month but has not been able to. It is not yet confirmed whether there is a meeting scheduled with the president on Sept 5. —bdnews24.com
