No Threat to Election as ‘Fascist Forces Have Fled’

Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has dismissed concerns over potential disruption of the upcoming national election, claiming that “fascist elements and their allied terrorists” have fled the country.

Speaking after a prison guards’ training graduation ceremony, he said those who truly believe in justice would return home and face the law instead of issuing statements from abroad. According to him, the absence of these groups has significantly reduced the risk of election-related violence.

The adviser also emphasized that corruption remains the biggest enemy of the state, warning that any public servant acting for personal or political gain undermines the foundations of governance.

Highlighting the role of the prison administration, he stressed that maintaining human rights, accountability, and security is essential to building public trust—especially during a politically sensitive election period.

Political observers note that the remarks serve not only as a law-and-order assurance but also as a strategic message ahead of the polls, projecting confidence in the state’s control over the electoral environment.