The Bangladesh Election Commission (EC), led by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A.M.M. Nasir Uddin, held a meeting with Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Monday, December 8, at the EC headquarters in Agargaon, Dhaka. The discussion focused on the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election and the planned referendum, as part of the commission’s ongoing dialogue with political parties. CEC Nasir Uddin and other election commissioners attended the meeting, while Jamaat’s six-member delegation was headed by Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar. The dialogue is part of the EC’s broader effort to ensure participation and transparency in the electoral process. Although details of the discussion were not disclosed, such meetings are viewed as crucial for building consensus and addressing concerns about election management. Observers note that the EC’s engagement with all registered political parties, including Jamaat-e-Islami, signals an attempt to foster inclusivity ahead of the polls. Further rounds of dialogue with other parties are expected in the coming weeks.