Bangladesh’s Election Commission (EC) has deployed executive magistrates across the country starting Friday, December 12, to ensure strict enforcement of the electoral code of conduct for the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election. The magistrates will remain on duty until two days after the voting concludes, operating mobile courts to monitor and address any violations.

The EC announced the election schedule on Thursday evening, setting February 12 as the polling date. Following the announcement, the EC’s Deputy Secretary Mohammad Monir Hossain formally notified the Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration to arrange the deployment. Each upazila and police station area will have at least two magistrates assigned to oversee compliance and maintain order during the campaign period.

The move underscores the commission’s effort to maintain transparency and discipline during the election process. Officials expect the deployment to deter irregularities and strengthen public confidence in the fairness of the upcoming vote.