Chief Election Commissioner A M M Nasir Uddin said the Election Commission expects to conduct local government elections better than previous polls despite challenges. Speaking on Monday at the Electoral Training Institute in Agargaon, Dhaka, after an IFES leadership dialogue, he said the commission had no shortcomings in its preparations and would seek cooperation from all parties.

Nasir Uddin said the commission would not allow election standards to fall below those established in earlier elections and would improve them where possible. He said local election dates could not yet be announced, as the commission would decide them after discussions and consultation with the government. Necessary amendments to laws and rules are being prepared and have been sent to the ministry for vetting.

The CEC said election arrangements also depend on preparations by law enforcement agencies and other relevant bodies. He noted that local government polls have historically seen comparatively more violence than national elections, making security responsibilities especially important. Scheduling will consider Durga Puja, monsoon and flood risks, annual examinations, and the deployment of teachers and officials. He said the Thakurgaon-1 by-election would be held within the legally required 90 days.