Mentioning that a 'warlike' atmosphere is created in the country during any election, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda yesterday hoped that the situation will change one day and there will be polls environment like that in the developed countries.

"...there're must be people to guard polling centres. This type of atmosphere is created in the country. But, there's no such environment in the developed countries. The atmosphere prevailing in the rich country will develop here one day," he said.

The CEC was addressing a views-exchange meeting with election officials and law enforcement agencies at the Deputy Commissioner's office in the afternoon ahead of the 2nd phase upazila parishad elections.

He said law enforcers must ensure the security of voters and candidates.