Ahead of Bangladesh’s upcoming parliamentary elections, multiple political parties have urged the Election Commission (EC) to take strict measures against the use of illegal weapons, black money, and muscle power to ensure a fair electoral environment. During a dialogue held at the EC headquarters in Agargaon, party representatives also recommended that the EC enforce the electoral code of conduct rigorously, even cancelling candidacies if necessary. Chief Election Commissioner A.M.M. Nasir Uddin assured that the EC would take all necessary steps to ensure a peaceful and credible election, emphasizing the need for cooperation from political parties. The dialogue involved 11 parties, with some controversies arising over the inclusion of certain figures. Participants also raised issues such as the independence of the EC, the security of postal ballots, and the misuse of artificial intelligence for spreading defamatory content. The EC is scheduled to hold further discussions with BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and other parties on Wednesday.