Chief Observer Evers Ijaabs of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) said voters in Bangladesh showed strong enthusiasm and spontaneous participation during the ongoing election. Speaking to reporters after visiting the Curzon Hall polling center at Dhaka University on February 12, he expressed hope that the positive atmosphere would continue throughout the day. The mission is closely monitoring the situation nationwide through its deployed observers.

Ijaabs stated that the EU mission maintains constant online communication with observers across the country, receiving regular updates on polling center openings, voter turnout, and overall conditions. He emphasized that the mission operates with complete neutrality and does not engage in any political process. The EU has deployed more than 200 observers across urban and rural areas to ensure an objective and data-based assessment.

The Chief Observer added that the mission will release its preliminary observation report on February 14. He clarified that no comments would be made during voting to avoid influencing the process, describing the election as an important opportunity for citizens to exercise their democratic rights.