Bangladesh’s Election Commission has announced the schedule for the 13th National Parliamentary Election, set for February 12, following a 16‑month gap since the student‑led uprising. Chief Election Commissioner A.M.M. Nasir Uddin declared the timetable in a televised address on December 11, confirming that a national referendum on implementing the July Charter will be held on the same day.

To accommodate both the parliamentary election and the referendum, the commission extended the voting period by one hour, with polling to run continuously from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The number of secret voting booths at polling centers will also increase to ensure smoother management. This will be the first national election under the new commission formed on November 21, 2023, after the fall of the Awami League government.

Over 127.6 million citizens are eligible to vote, including more than 300,000 expatriate Bangladeshis registered for postal ballots. The simultaneous vote marks a key test for the new election authority’s capacity to conduct a credible and inclusive process.

Bangladesh’s Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nasir Uddin has announced that 127,695,183 citizens are officially registered to vote in the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election. In a televised address on December 11, he confirmed that the Election Commission (EC) has finalized 42,761 polling centers across 300 constituencies nationwide.

According to the EC’s final list, there are 64.81 million male voters, 62.88 million female voters, and 1,234 transgender voters. EC Secretary Akhtar Ahmed earlier stated that citizens who turned 18 by October 31, 2025, were eligible for inclusion. This year marks the first time the EC has updated the voter list three times within a single year, reflecting efforts to ensure accuracy and inclusivity.

The finalized voter roll sets the stage for one of the largest democratic exercises in Bangladesh’s history. Election authorities emphasize transparency and logistical readiness, while political observers note that the updated list will be central to ensuring credibility and public trust in the upcoming polls.

Bangladesh’s Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A.M.M. Nasir Uddin has announced the schedule for the country’s 13th parliamentary election, setting February 12 next year as the polling day. In a televised address on December 11, he also confirmed that a national referendum on the July Charter implementation will be held on the same day. Candidates may submit nomination papers between December 12 and 29, with scrutiny scheduled from December 30 to January 4. The deadline for withdrawal of candidacy is January 20, and election symbols will be allocated on January 21.

According to the CEC, the upcoming election will be a “nationwide festival of democracy,” covering all 300 constituencies. Over 127.6 million citizens are registered to vote, including more than 300,000 expatriate Bangladeshis who will cast ballots through postal voting for the first time. The commission has allotted 18 days for nomination submission and 20 days for campaigning.

Observers note that the simultaneous referendum adds administrative complexity, but the Election Commission insists preparations are on track for a transparent and inclusive process.

Bangladesh’s Election Commission (EC) has directed all potential candidates to remove campaign materials such as banners, posters, and billboards within 48 hours following the announcement of the 13th National Parliament election and referendum schedule. Chief Election Commissioner Nasir Uddin Ahmed made the announcement in a televised address, confirming that the national vote and referendum will take place on February 12 next year.

According to an EC circular issued on December 10, local government bodies—including city corporations, municipalities, and union councils—have been instructed to ensure compliance with the directive. The EC emphasized that candidates must remove promotional materials at their own expense. The nomination process will run from December 12 to December 29, with scrutiny, appeals, and withdrawals scheduled through January.

This will be the first election under the interim government led by Professor Muhammad Yunus, formed after the July 2024 uprising. Observers note that the simultaneous holding of parliamentary elections and a national referendum will test the administrative capacity of the new Election Commission.

Bangladesh’s Election Commission (EC) has directed the deployment of executive magistrates across all upazilas and police stations starting Friday, December 12, to ensure strict compliance with the electoral code of conduct. The move comes as part of the preparatory activities for the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election.

According to a letter sent by EC Deputy Secretary Mohammad Monir Hossain to the Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration, at least two executive magistrates will be assigned to each upazila and police station. They will operate under the Mobile Court Act, 2009, from the day after the election schedule announcement until two days after the voting concludes.

The deployment aims to curb violations of campaign rules and maintain order during the election period. Officials say the measure will strengthen field-level monitoring and help ensure a fair and transparent electoral process ahead of the national polls.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has convened a meeting with its political allies to ease tensions over seat-sharing ahead of the upcoming national election. The meeting, scheduled for Saturday at the party chairperson’s office in Gulshan, will include top leaders from at least five allied coalitions, including Ganatantra Mancha, the 12-Party Alliance, Gana Odhikar Parishad, and Jatiyatabadi Samomona Jote.

The move follows growing frustration among allies after BNP announced candidates for 272 constituencies without prior consultation. Several alliance leaders, including Saiful Haque and Mahmudur Rahman Manna, publicly criticized the BNP for sidelining long-time partners. They demanded a fair resolution to avoid perceptions of internal discord and to maintain unity within the anti-government coalition.

BNP insiders indicated that the party seeks to preserve its alliances and will allocate the remaining 28 seats primarily to partner parties. Political observers note that the outcome of Saturday’s meeting will be crucial in determining whether the opposition can present a united front in the election.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has welcomed the announcement of the schedule for the 13th National Parliamentary Election, calling it a step that ends uncertainty over the polls. Party spokesperson Ehsanul Mahbub Zubair said on Thursday, December 11, that Jamaat, along with seven allied parties, will continue their programs aimed at securing a ‘Yes’ victory in the upcoming referendum to be held alongside the national election.

According to the Election Commission, Chief Election Commissioner A.M.M. Nasir Uddin announced that voting will take place on February 12 next year, with candidate nominations due by December 29. Scrutiny of nomination papers will occur between December 30 and January 4, while appeals can be filed until January 11. The final withdrawal date is January 20, and campaign activities will run until the morning of February 10.

Political observers note that Jamaat’s acceptance of the schedule may signal a willingness to engage in the electoral process, though its continued focus on the referendum suggests parallel political objectives. The coming weeks are expected to clarify the coalition’s strategy and its impact on voter mobilization.

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has expressed optimism following the announcement of the 13th National Parliamentary Election schedule by the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). Speaking shortly after the televised declaration on Thursday, December 11, Fakhrul said the announcement reassured citizens and marked a significant moment in the country’s political history. He voiced hope that the Election Commission would conduct the polls in a free, fair, and credible manner, opening a new chapter for democracy in Bangladesh.

According to the CEC, the general election for 300 parliamentary seats will be held on February 12, 2026, alongside a national referendum on the 2025 Constitutional Reform Implementation Order. Nomination submissions will close on December 29, with scrutiny scheduled between December 30 and January 4. The final candidate list and symbol allocation will be completed by January 21, and campaigning will continue until February 10. Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus congratulated the Commission, calling the schedule a milestone in Bangladesh’s democratic journey.

Bangladesh’s interim government has redistributed ministerial responsibilities among its advisers following the resignation of two key members, Mahfuz Alam and Asif Mahmud. A government gazette confirmed that Syeda Rizwana Hasan will now oversee the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, previously held by Mahfuz Alam. Professor Asif Nazrul has been assigned the Ministry of Youth and Sports, while Adilur Rahman will take charge of the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development, and Cooperatives.

The resignations came after a meeting between Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus and the two outgoing advisers, Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan and Mahfuz Alam. The interim administration, formed in August last year under Yunus’s leadership, included representatives from the student movement that led the July uprising. The reshuffle follows earlier adjustments in which Asif Mahmud had been given additional responsibilities for the labor and local government ministries.

Political analysts view the latest reshuffle as an effort to maintain administrative stability ahead of the anticipated election schedule announcement. The reallocation aims to ensure continuity in governance as the interim government navigates growing political uncertainty.

Bangladesh’s Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A.M.M. Nasir Uddin announced that the country’s 13th parliamentary election and a national referendum on the July Charter will be held on February 12, 2025. In a televised address to the nation on December 11, he said the election will be a crucial test of institutional capability and credibility, marking the first time expatriate Bangladeshis and incarcerated individuals will be included in the voter list.

The CEC also warned against the spread of misinformation on social media, particularly the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to demean women, stating that legal action will be taken against such acts. Candidate nominations will be accepted from December 12 to 29, with verification and appeals scheduled through mid-January. Election symbols will be allocated on January 21, followed by campaigning until February 10.

This will be the first national election under the interim government led by Professor Muhammad Yunus, formed after the 2024 July uprising that ended the Awami League’s rule. Observers view the simultaneous election and referendum as a major test for the new administration’s electoral management capacity.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has extended warm congratulations to the Election Commission of Bangladesh for announcing the schedule of the 13th National Parliamentary Election and the referendum on the July National Charter 2025. In his message, Yunus described the announcement as a significant milestone in the country’s democratic journey following the historic mass uprising.

He expressed confidence that the Election Commission would fulfill its constitutional duties independently, impartially, and with professionalism. The interim government, he said, would provide all necessary support to ensure a festive, participatory, and fair electoral process. Yunus called on political parties, candidates, the media, civil society, and citizens to treat the election and referendum as a national unity initiative.

The Chief Adviser emphasized that Bangladesh stands at the threshold of a new future, urging active and responsible participation from all stakeholders to build a modern, just, and prosperous state. The Election Commission has set February 12, 2026, as the date for both the parliamentary election and the referendum.

Bangladesh’s Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A.M.M. Nasir Uddin has announced that the 13th National Parliamentary Election will be held on February 12 next year, alongside a national referendum on the July Charter. In a televised address on December 11, the CEC confirmed that nomination papers for parliamentary candidates can be submitted from December 12 to December 29.

According to the schedule, scrutiny of nomination papers will take place from December 30 to January 4, while candidates will have until January 20 to withdraw their nominations. Election symbols will be allocated on January 21, giving candidates roughly 20 days for campaigning before the February 12 vote. The CEC described the upcoming election as a nationwide “festival of democracy.”

The announcement sets in motion Bangladesh’s formal electoral timeline, with political parties now preparing to finalize their candidate lists and campaign strategies. Observers expect heightened political activity and negotiations in the coming weeks as the country moves toward its next parliamentary term.

The Election Commission of Bangladesh has decided to assign at least two executive magistrates to every upazila or police station area during the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election. According to an official letter signed by Deputy Secretary Mohammad Monir Hossain, the deployment will begin the day after the election schedule is announced and continue until two days after voting concludes.

The decision, taken under the Mobile Court Act 2009, aims to strictly enforce the electoral code of conduct and ensure discipline throughout the election period. Copies of the directive have been sent to the Cabinet Division, the Chief Adviser’s Office, the Police Headquarters, divisional commissioners, and deputy commissioners for necessary coordination.

Officials expect the magistrates’ presence to strengthen monitoring of campaign activities, prevent violations, and support law enforcement agencies in maintaining order. The move reflects the Election Commission’s effort to enhance transparency and fairness in the upcoming national polls.

Bangladesh’s Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A.M.M. Nasir Uddin has announced that the 13th National Parliamentary Election and a national referendum will be held simultaneously on February 12. The announcement, made in a televised address on December 11, ends months of speculation about the electoral timeline. Voting will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with white-and-black ballots for the parliamentary race and pink ballots for the referendum.

Election Commissioner Abdur Rahmanel Masud stated that the Election Commission (EC) will begin enforcing electoral codes and related laws immediately after the schedule’s publication. Over 297,000 expatriates have registered online to vote via postal ballots. For the first time, some constituencies will have symbolic returning officers from within the EC, while district commissioners will serve in most others.

This will be the first election under the interim government led by Professor Muhammad Yunus, formed after the August 2024 mass uprising that ended the Awami League’s rule. The EC plans to issue circulars on campaign conduct, law enforcement, and government coordination as the country enters full election mode.

Bangladesh’s High Court has ruled that political parties forming alliances for the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election must contest under their respective party symbols. The verdict, delivered on Thursday by a bench comprising Justice Fatema Najib and Justice Fatema Anwar, dismissed a petition challenging the legality of this electoral provision.

The ruling clarifies that even within an electoral alliance, each constituent party must retain its own identity on the ballot. Historically, smaller parties in alliances often contested under the symbol of the leading party, a practice now deemed inconsistent with electoral law. Legal experts suggest the decision reinforces transparency and voter clarity, while some smaller parties express concern over potential disadvantages in campaign recognition.

The Election Commission is expected to issue updated guidelines reflecting the court’s decision ahead of the 13th parliamentary polls. Political analysts note that the ruling could reshape alliance strategies and negotiations in the coming months.