Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin on Wednesday expressed hope that the Election Commission would soon receive a letter from the interim government about the timeframe to hold the next general election in early February, 2026.
“The Chief Adviser said he would send us a letter to hold the election in early February, ahead of Ramadan. I hope we will get the letter very soon,” he said at a press conference at the Nirbachan Bhaban in the capital.
Earlier on Tuesday, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, in a televised address marking July Uprising Day, announced that he would formally notify the Election Commission, on behalf of the interim government to arrange the national polls before Ramadan in February 2026.
The CEC said the Commission has already been preparing for the election well in advance.
“Despite having various challenges to hold the election in February, we are moving ahead with our preparations.There will be no lack of preparation. InshaAllah, we are taking all necessary preparations to conduct a fair election,” he added.
He said the EC is committed to arrange a transparent election. “We want to make the election as transparent as possible—like a mirror. We want the people and the world to witness our sincerity and efforts. We want nothing to hide.”
About the progress of the pre-election preparation works, the CEC said an updated voter list will be finalised by August 31 next and the electoral rolls would be updated further incorporating others who turn voters within a specific time before the election.
The CEC also expressed hope that all necessary procurement for the polls will be completed by September.
