"Transferring a few officials is a mere eyewash," said Council Chairman Principal Abdul Ahad Chowdhury. "Once a monitoring cell is formed, it would surely assist in the promotion of impartial officials."

At a press conference at the National press Club, the Council leaders placed an 11-point demand, saying that President and Chief Adviser of the caretaker government Iajuddin Ahmed can prove his neutrality by meeting the demands.

The President's assumption of office as the caretaker chief is a clear violation of constitution, they said, adding that he, however, can prove himself to be neutral and thus be crowned as a 'hero' of the 9th Jatiya Sangsad election.

They called for removing the chief election commissioner, three election commissioners and the secretary of the Election Commission and preparing a new voter list in accordance with the High Court order.

They also demanded removal of officials appointed on political considerations in the administration and police department and 252 upazila election officers who were the activists of BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami.

The 11-point demand includes bringing corrupt ministers and lawmakers of the immediate past government and bureaucrats to book, ensuring the impartial role of Bangladesh Betar and BTV, banning all militant outfits and ensuring a congenial atmosphere for all irrespective of caste and creed.

Council Secretary General Mohammad Salahuddin, Monwarul Haque Khan Lavlu, Sultanuddin Ahmed Raja, former joint secretary Khan Mohammad Belayet, Nazmul Hasan Khan Pakhi, Abdul Mazid Chowdhury and Delwar Hossain Khan Rajib attended the press conference.