The Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) has finalized preparations to announce the schedule for the 13th National Parliamentary Election, expected either on Wednesday evening or by December 11. Election Commissioner Abdur Rahmanel Masud confirmed that the announcement will follow a meeting with the President, after which Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A.M.M. Nasir Uddin will deliver a televised address to the nation. The EC has already instructed Bangladesh Television (BTV) and Bangladesh Betar to record the CEC’s speech.

According to EC officials, the election is likely to be held in the first half of February next year. The commission emphasized the importance of cooperation from all political parties and stakeholders to ensure a fair and peaceful election process. This will be the first national election under the current commission led by Nasir Uddin, marking a major test of its administrative and organizational capacity.

If the schedule is not announced on Wednesday, it will be declared the following day, officials added, signaling the final phase of election preparations.