The Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh announced that the upcoming national parliamentary election and the referendum will be held on the same day, with the referendum ballots printed in color for easy distinction. EC Secretary Akhtar Ahmed stated during a press briefing at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka that both elections will allow postal ballots. The parliamentary election ballots will be printed on white paper with black symbols, while the referendum ballots will use colored paper with visible ink. The voter list is expected to be finalized by December 5, after which election preparations will proceed. The EC has also initiated communication with the government press regarding ballot paper printing. Additionally, expatriate Bangladeshis will be able to participate in the referendum, ensuring broader voter inclusion.