Dhaka: The Election Commission (EC) today initiated a preparatory meeting with representatives from various ministries, divisions, and authorities in anticipation of the upcoming local government elections and the by-election for the Thakurgaon-1 constituency. The meeting commenced at approximately 2:35 pm at the Election Commission Secretariat's conference room located in Agargaon.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin is presiding over the meeting, which includes participation from other election commissioners. The meeting also sees the involvement of officials from different ministries, divisions, and relevant authorities.
Earlier, EC Secretariat Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed announced that the schedule for the local government elections would be determined at the preparatory meeting with the concerned ministries, divisions, and authorities, which was set for September 17.