Three major local government elections in Bangladesh—city corporation, municipality, and upazila parishad—will not be held this year, according to the Local Government Division. However, Union Parishad (UP) elections may begin in late 2026 after the national budget session concludes, when the final schedule is expected. Officials said no formal instructions have yet been issued to prepare for the polls, and all activities remain routine until directives arrive.
The government reportedly views the upcoming UP election as a test of its grassroots popularity following the political transition earlier in 2026. After the fall of the Awami League government in August 2024 and the formation of a new administration led by Tarique Rahman in February 2026, the ruling coalition is proceeding cautiously amid tight political competition. The elections are planned to be non-partisan, though speculation persists about strategic participation by major parties.
The Election Commission is revising election rules and codes of conduct to align with updated local government laws. Draft regulations will be published on June 15 for public feedback. A software-based election calendar has been developed to streamline scheduling once budget approval and legal formalities are completed.
গাজী শাহনেওয়াজ প্রকাশ : ০৯ জুন ২০২৬, ০৮: ২২আপডেট : ০৯ জুন ২০২৬, ১০: ২২ স্থানীয় সরকারের অত্যন্ত গুরুত্বপূর্ণ তিনটি নির্বাচন চলতি বছরও অনুষ্ঠিত হচ্ছে না। এই প্রতিষ্ঠানগুলো হচ্ছে—সিটি করপোরেশন, পৌরসভা ও উপজেলা পরিষদ। তবে ইউনিয়ন পরিষদ (ইউপি) নির্বাচন চলত
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