Bangladesh’s Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nasir Uddin has announced that 127,695,183 citizens are officially registered to vote in the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election. In a televised address on December 11, he confirmed that the Election Commission (EC) has finalized 42,761 polling centers across 300 constituencies nationwide.

According to the EC’s final list, there are 64.81 million male voters, 62.88 million female voters, and 1,234 transgender voters. EC Secretary Akhtar Ahmed earlier stated that citizens who turned 18 by October 31, 2025, were eligible for inclusion. This year marks the first time the EC has updated the voter list three times within a single year, reflecting efforts to ensure accuracy and inclusivity.

The finalized voter roll sets the stage for one of the largest democratic exercises in Bangladesh’s history. Election authorities emphasize transparency and logistical readiness, while political observers note that the updated list will be central to ensuring credibility and public trust in the upcoming polls.