The Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) has extended the application deadline for domestic observer organizations wishing to monitor the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election. According to an official notice signed by Assistant Director (Public Relations) Ashadul Haque, observer groups now have until December 29 to submit their applications. The election and a national referendum are scheduled for February 12, 2025.

Under the Election Observation Policy 2025, organizations were initially required to apply within ten days of the election schedule announcement, which expired on December 21. The EC extended the deadline following requests from several observer groups. The commission also clarified that central observers will receive ID cards and vehicle stickers from the EC Secretariat, while local observers will collect theirs from respective returning officers.

Observers must submit attested copies of their educational certificates, national ID cards, and completed undertaking forms when collecting credentials. The extension aims to ensure broader participation and transparency in the electoral monitoring process.