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Bangladesh Election Commission Readies for Vote as Parties Set New Timeline

Muhammad Yunus’s interim government says completion of electoral reforms with legal changes is crucial before a vote could feasibly take place.

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Overview

  • Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin said the commission is fully prepared to deliver fresh parliamentary elections pending a formal schedule announcement.
  • Yunus and BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman met in London and tentatively agreed to hold polls before Ramadan 2026 if reforms are completed.
  • The government proposes an April 2026 election date while the BNP has pressed for December 2025, highlighting deep divisions over timing.
  • Critics accuse the interim administration of delaying the vote, but officials insist comprehensive reforms are needed to ensure credibility.
  • Revisions to voter lists are underway and expected by February or March 2026 to update rolls for the forthcoming election.