Politics

Preliminary schedule for upazila elections in 64 districts released, voting in October
The EC says verification of voters' photo IDs is nearly complete, with special drives to raise turnout.
Monday, September 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM3 min read
The Election Commission has released the preliminary schedule for upazila elections in all 64 districts. The polls are likely to be held in the first week of October.
Commissioners said updating voter rolls and digital ID verification are nearly done. Online vote counting and result publication will also be introduced.
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While parties have begun nomination processes, both ruling and opposition camps promise peaceful polls. The home ministry says a special taskforce will be formed to maintain order.