The Election Commission (EC) has completed all necessary preparations to conduct the 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) elections in the first half of February next year, reports BSS.
In an exclusive interview with the national news agency, Election Commissioner Abdur Rahmanel Masud said, "There is no barrier at this stage to holding the election. Our preparations are 100 per cent complete."
"We are fully ready if the election is held in the first or second week of February," he added.
He said, "According to the latest report, the imported (indelible) ink for voting has already arrived, which is a significant part of election preparations. Most of the essential works have been completed."
Commenting on the current law and order situation, Abdur Rahmanel Masud said, "A peaceful and stable environment is essential not only for the election but also for the country's overall development and stability."
As political parties have already announced their candidates, the election atmosphere is building up, he said, adding that once election campaigning begins, EC expects the situation to improve further.
He stressed that the upcoming general election is 'extremely important,' saying, "Without an elected government and the continuation of democracy, there can be no stability or sustainable development.
Therefore, the election must be held in free, fair and participatory manner, he continued.
Referring to public distrust stemming from irregularities in past elections, the senior commissioner said restoring people's confidence is the main goal of the current EC.
"We have no alternative but to ensure a good election. In the interest of the nation and to regain public trust, we must hold a free, fair, and acceptable election. Our goal is to make this election a festival for the people," he said.
A top official of the EC Secretariat said all basic preparations, including the procurement of election materials, legal amendments and the updating of the voter list, will be completed by November.
"All preparations will be finished before the election schedule is announced in early December," the official said.
According to the latest EC data, there are a total of 12,76,12,384 registered voters in the country.
Of them, 6,47,60,382 are male, 6,28,50,772 are female and 1,230 are third-gender (Hijra) voters.
From September 1 to October 31, the number of voters increased by 13,04,880.
From September 1 to October 31, the number of voters increased by 13,04,880.
Senior Secretary of the EC Secretariat Akhtar Ahmed said the final voter list will be published on November 18, while claims and objections can be submitted until November 17.
Ahead of the election, the EC has completed amendments to electoral laws. The government published the gazette of the "Representation of the People (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025" on November 3, incorporating several groundbreaking provisions.
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