Bangladesh’s Election Commission (EC) has directed the deployment of executive magistrates across all upazilas and police stations starting Friday, December 12, to ensure strict compliance with the electoral code of conduct. The move comes as part of the preparatory activities for the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election.

According to a letter sent by EC Deputy Secretary Mohammad Monir Hossain to the Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration, at least two executive magistrates will be assigned to each upazila and police station. They will operate under the Mobile Court Act, 2009, from the day after the election schedule announcement until two days after the voting concludes.

The deployment aims to curb violations of campaign rules and maintain order during the election period. Officials say the measure will strengthen field-level monitoring and help ensure a fair and transparent electoral process ahead of the national polls.