The General Manager (Production) of Karnaphuli Paper Mills (KPM) Engineer Moidul Islam on Sunday said that the ballot papers for the upcoming national parliamentary election will be given to the Election Commission (EC) on time.
He said that the Election Commission (EC) had sent a letter seeking 700mt of paper.
Sources said paper in three colours -- yellow, blue and pink -- are needed for ballot paper. This year the KMP will provide the colour papers as per the demand of the EC.
Papers of KPM are also supplied to different government organizations and universities.
Besides, the government is using the paper of KPM in textbooks, provided to students for free.
Despite some limitations, KPM, since 75 years of its establishment, has been providing high-quality paper to different organizations due to its huge demand.