Dhaka: The schedule for the local government election will be finalized at the Election Commission's (EC) preparatory meeting with various ministries, divisions, and authorities on September 17, EC Secretariat Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed said today. He disclosed the information to journalists at the Election Building in the capital's Agargaon, stating that the meeting will involve stakeholders, ministry officials, and those directly involved in election voting activities. The schedule will be finalized based on the input received during this meeting.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Akhtar Ahmed mentioned that updated information regarding the election schedule would be shared again on September 17. The Commission plans to brief on the issue only after receiving comprehensive input during the meeting.
The EC's preparatory meeting, which will address the local government election schedule as well as the Thakurgaon-1 constituency by-election, is set to take place on Thursday, September 17.