Election Commission Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed stated that all ballot papers for the 13th parliamentary election and referendum have been delivered to 299 constituencies. Speaking on Tuesday morning at the InterContinental Hotel in Dhaka during the inauguration of a media center for foreign journalists, he assured that the publication of election results will not take long.

Ahmed said that holding a fair election is one of the key commitments of the July Movement. He acknowledged that the voter list could not be verified with complete accuracy but noted that the law was amended to include young voters who turned 18 by October 31, 2025. He added that all preparations for voting have been completed and urged journalists to use accurate information and avoid spreading misinformation. The Election Commission is expecting a festive and peaceful voting environment.

He mentioned that returning officers will handle postal ballots, which may take longer to count, but overall result publication will not be prolonged.