The Election Commission (EC) will schedule its dialogue with political parties once the final code of conduct for candidates and parties is officially gazetted, according to EC Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed. Speaking to journalists at the EC headquarters in Agargaon, he said the finalization of the code is in its final stages, and the commission aims to make the upcoming national election transparent and participatory by incorporating all parties’ input. EC officials said a tentative date has been set but not finalized yet. The commission has already held discussions with media representatives, experts, civil society, and women leaders. The dialogue will address issues such as the enforcement of the code, candidate behavior, campaign rules, election expenditure, and media roles. The EC emphasized its commitment to consensus and confidence-building to ensure a free, fair, and inclusive election.