The Election Commission (EC) has started purchasing and distributing materials for the upcoming national elections, with supplies already arriving at EC headquarters.

Deputy Secretary Rashedul Islam confirmed that items such as red cloth seals, transparent ballot box locks, official seals, marking stamps, and large and small hessian bags are being delivered in phases. The full supply is expected by September 30.

According to EC officials, most materials are centrally distributed, though returning officers may source some items locally. Once the election schedule is declared, materials will be dispatched step by step to regional, district, and upazila offices — with ballot papers and sensitive items sent under tight security just before polling.