Staff Correspondent:

The Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh has sought cooperation from member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to enable Bangladeshi expatriates to vote in the upcoming national elections.

Election Commissioner Abul Fazal Md. Sanaullah Brig. Gen. (Retd.) made the statement after a meeting with mission heads from 10 OIC nations on Monday. Chief Election Commissioner A M M Nasir Uddin and other commissioners were also present.

The EC highlighted its preparations for the 13th National Assembly elections and requested assistance in facilitating expatriate voting, including online voting mechanisms. Invitations were sent to the heads of missions of 19 OIC countries, with representatives from 10 attending the meeting. Those present assured the EC of the OIC’s commitment to supporting fair elections.

The meeting was part of the EC’s broader engagement with international stakeholders. In recent weeks, various political parties and diplomats, including European Union representatives, have met with the commission to discuss election fairness. The international community has emphasized the importance of transparent, impartial, and credible parliamentary elections.