Election Commission (EC) Senior Secretary Akhtar Hossain on Tuesday indicated that candidates would be able to launch their election campaigns immediately after the allocation of electoral symbols on Wednesday. You have given both the question and the answer… What else can I answer? Campaigning can begin after the allocation of symbols,” he said, replying to a question from reporters if the campaign can be conducted right after the symbol allocation on Wednesday. Akhtar Ahmed the Swedish envoy assured that if EC needs any assistance, EC can inform them and they will try their best to provide support. Besides, they were briefed on the technical aspects of the postal ballot system, said the EC secretary.


Source:   Dhaka Tribune
January 20, 2026 14:46 UTC