The Election Commission (EC) has directed the Power Division to provide electricity to 325 polling stations nationwide ahead of the national election, as currently, they have no power. “There is no electricity connection at 325 polling stations among the 42,761 polling stations installed on the occasion of the referendum and the 13th parliamentary election. The power connection at the 325 polling stations is required,” said a letter sent by the Election Commission to the senior secretary of the Power Division on Sunday. The EC earlier released the final list of a total of 42,761 polling stations across the country for the upcoming national election and the referendum. The Election Commission on December 12 last declared the schedule to arrange the 13th national election and the referendum on the July National Charter (Constitutional Reform) Implementation Order simultaneously on February 12, 2026.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 04, 2026 13:28 UTC