DHAKA, Jan 29, 2026 (BSS) - The Commonwealth and the European Union (EU) are among the leading international organizations set to deploy large teams of election observers for Bangladesh's upcoming general election and the referendum, scheduled for February 12. Former President of Ghana Nana Akufo-Addo will lead the 14-member Commonwealth Observer Group, Commonwealth Secretary-General Hon. The Observer Group will be supported by a secretariat team led by Linford Andrews, Head and Adviser of the Electoral Support Section. The EU EOM will be led by Chief Observer Ivars Ijabs, a Member of the European Parliament from Latvia. Lamiya Morshed, Senior Secretary and SDG Coordinator, who is supporting the coordination of election observer visits on behalf of the interim government, said confirmations from international organizations and countries were increasing daily.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 29, 2026 09:13 UTC