Overview

• The Election Commission set a target to hold the parliamentary election before Ramadan in February 2026, with the formal schedule to be issued at least 60 days in advance.
• Officials said the schedule is likely to be announced in the second or third week of December, following guidance from the Chief Adviser to complete voting before Ramadan.
• The roadmap prioritizes amendments to the Representation of the People Order, the Delimitation of Constituencies Act, the Voter List Act, the Election Officers (Special Provisions) Act 1991, and the Election Commission Secretariat Act 2009.
• Planned measures include phased finalization of voter rolls, updated policies for domestic and foreign observers and journalists, registration of new parties, logistics preparation, and staff training.
• Consultations with political parties and stakeholders will begin in late September and are expected to conclude within about six weeks, as the NCP labels the move a breach of promise and presses for the July Charter and completion of trials including of Sheikh Hasina.