EU Chief Observer Ivars Ijabs praises Bangladesh elections, emphasizing transparency, credibility, and democratic participation nationwide. The Chief Observer said he would come with further information at 12pm after visiting the Curzon Hall, Dhaka University. The EU EOM deployed 90 short-term observers (STOs) to observe the election-day proceedings in all 64 administrative districts of the country. The short-term observers will observe opening of polling centres, voting, closing, as well as counting of the ballots and the tabulation of results. Their observations and reports throughout the day will be a critical element of our impartial and fact-based assessment of these historic elections," Ijabs told reporters.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 12, 2026 11:13 UTC