In a landmark event for the nation, Bangladesh is set to hold its 13th parliamentary election and a referendum simultaneously for the first time on Thursday.
With the official election campaigning period having concluded, election officials expressed optimism that voters will be able to exercise their franchise in a peaceful and festive atmosphere.
According to the Election Commission (EC), voting will take place across 299 parliamentary constituencies nationwide. The polling centres will remain open from 7:30am until 4:30pm, with the balloting conducted using transparent boxes.
Centres for CA and BNP chairman
High-profile figures have had their designated polling stations confirmed by the authorities. Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, is scheduled to cast his vote at Gulshan School in the capital.
The Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Tarique Rahman, will exercise his right to vote at Gulshan Model High School and College. His designated voting centre is situated in the Gulshan-2 area of Dhaka.
Jamaat ameer’s polling station
The Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, Dr Shafiqur Rahman, is expected to cast his ballot at the 60 Feet Monipur Boys’ High School in Dhaka.
These details were formally shared by Election Commission sources on Tuesday, as the final preparations for the historic dual-voting day are completed.
