Bangladesh’s Election Commission (EC) has directed all potential candidates to remove campaign materials such as banners, posters, and billboards within 48 hours following the announcement of the 13th National Parliament election and referendum schedule. Chief Election Commissioner Nasir Uddin Ahmed made the announcement in a televised address, confirming that the national vote and referendum will take place on February 12 next year.

According to an EC circular issued on December 10, local government bodies—including city corporations, municipalities, and union councils—have been instructed to ensure compliance with the directive. The EC emphasized that candidates must remove promotional materials at their own expense. The nomination process will run from December 12 to December 29, with scrutiny, appeals, and withdrawals scheduled through January.

This will be the first election under the interim government led by Professor Muhammad Yunus, formed after the July 2024 uprising. Observers note that the simultaneous holding of parliamentary elections and a national referendum will test the administrative capacity of the new Election Commission.