Bangladesh’s President Mohammed Shahabuddin expressed satisfaction with the Election Commission’s (EC) preparations for the upcoming 13th national parliamentary elections. The assurance came after a meeting at Bangabhaban between the President and Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A.M.M. Nasir Uddin, accompanied by four election commissioners and senior EC secretary Akhtar Ahmed. The CEC briefed the President on overall election readiness, including voter list updates, political party registration, and plans for a possible referendum on election day.

According to the EC secretary, the President pledged full cooperation to ensure a fair and transparent election process. Discussions also covered extending polling hours by one hour and other logistical matters. Following the meeting, the EC delegation returned to the Election Commission headquarters for further deliberations under the CEC’s leadership.

Bangladesh Television and Radio have been called to record the CEC’s address later in the day, a traditional precursor to the official announcement of the election schedule, which is expected imminently.