Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nasir Uddin stated that the environment for the 13th National Parliamentary Election remains satisfactory so far. He made the remark on Monday while inspecting appeal booths at the Election Commission building in Agargaon, Dhaka. The CEC expressed optimism that with cooperation from all sides, the upcoming election could be held freely and fairly.

According to the Election Commission, appeals against returning officers’ decisions on nomination papers began on January 5. Hearings on these appeals will take place from January 10 to 18 at the commission’s auditorium in Agargaon. The country has been divided into ten regions, each with a separate booth for receiving appeals. Applicants must submit one set of original documents and six photocopy sets in memorandum form.

Hearing results will be displayed immediately on monitors and sent via email as PDF copies. Hard copies of rulings will be available on specific dates: January 12, 15, and 18, depending on the hearing schedule. The commission noted that the timetable may change depending on circumstances and the number of appeals.