The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) Chief Observer Ivars Ijabs said the upcoming February 12 national election in Bangladesh is expected to be free, fair, peaceful, and transparent, leading to the formation of a new parliament. Speaking at a press briefing at the Sylhet Press Club on Friday evening, he expressed optimism that the historic election would strengthen democracy and help Bangladesh emerge as a dynamic state.
Ijabs emphasized that the EU EOM operates under three technical principles—independence, impartiality, and non-interference—and will observe the electoral process but not certify the results. He noted that the election belongs solely to the people of Bangladesh. The mission will assess the overall environment for political and civic participation, including that of women, youth, and vulnerable groups, as well as monitor media and social media to evaluate voter access to information.
According to Ijabs, the EU EOM will issue a preliminary statement and hold a press conference in Dhaka on February 14, followed by a final report with recommendations about two months later.
সিলেট ব্যুরো প্রকাশ : ০৬ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২৬, ২১: ২৯আপডেট : ০৬ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২৬, ২১: ৩০ সিলেট ব্যুরো ইউরোপীয় ইউনিয়নের (ইইউ) নির্বাচন পর্যবেক্ষণ মিশনের (ইওএম) প্রধান পর্যবেক্ষক ইভারস আইজাবস বলেছেন, বাংলাদেশের সাথে ইইউ’র সম্পর্ক পুরনো ও দীর্ঘদিনের। এসময় ত
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