Dhaka: A total of 2,098 executive magistrates and 657 judicial magistrates have been appointed to perform election duties in the 13th national elections and referendum scheduled to take place tomorrow.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, 657 judicial magistrates will be on duty across 299 constituencies. Their main responsibility is to oversee election-related offenses and complete the necessary trials. These magistrates will serve for five days, covering the period two days before the elections, on the election day itself, and for two days after the elections, from February 10 to February 14.
Since the election schedule was announced, 1,047 executive magistrates have been deployed nationwide to ensure adherence to the electoral code of conduct. Additionally, 1,051 more executive magistrates have been appointed based on the requirements set by the returning officers. Their duties include maintaining law and order, preventing offenses, and coordinating with the mobile court and striking force during the election period.