The Commonwealth and the European Union are set to deploy large election observation missions for Bangladesh’s general election and the referendum on the July reform charter, both scheduled for February 12. Lamiya Morshed, Senior Secretary and SDGs Affairs Principal Coordinator, who is supporting the coordination of election observer visits on behalf of the government, on Thursday said confirmations from international organisations and countries were increasing daily. “We feel really encouraged to see the growing interest from election observers from countries and organizations, which reflects their confidence in the interim government and the Bangladesh Election Commission to hold a free and fair election,” she said. Former president of Ghana Nana Akufo-Addo will lead the 14-member Commonwealth Observer Group, Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey announced in London earlier this month. The Observer Group will be supported by a Secretariat team led by Linford Andrews, Head and Adviser of the Electoral Support Section.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 29, 2026 09:56 UTC