Dhaka: The Election Commission (EC) today held a meeting with foreign diplomats stationed in Bangladesh to brief them on preparations for the upcoming national parliamentary election and referendum. The meeting commenced at 10:00 am in the Ballroom of the Westin Hotel, located in the capital's Gulshan area.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin led the meeting alongside Election Commissioners Abdur Rahmanel Masud, Tahmida Ahmad, Md Anwarul Islam Sarker, and Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah Brig Gen (retd). Senior Secretary of the EC Secretariat Akhtar Ahmed and other senior officials of the commission were also in attendance.
The meeting saw participation from ambassadors, high commissioners, and representatives from various countries, as well as officials from the European Union and the United Nations. The diplomats were briefed on various aspects including the overall election preparations, the electoral process, the appointment of international observers, measures to ensure transparency, and the prevailing law and order situation.
Following the meeting, the Chief Election Commissioner is expected to address journalists at the Election Commission building, providing further insights into the discussions held with the diplomats.