Local Govt election schedule to be finalised on Sept 17: EC Secy

The schedule for the local government election will be finalised at the Election Commission's (EC) preparatory meeting with various ministries, divisions and authorities on September 17, EC Secretariat Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed said on Tuesday.

He disclosed the information to journalists at the Election Building in the capital's Agargaon, saying "On September 17, we will hold a meeting with the stakeholders concerned, officials from various ministries, and those directly involved in the election voting activities. Based on the input after this meeting, the Commission will finalise the schedule (for the local government election)."

He said updated information on the matter would be shared again on September 17, adding that the Commission would brief on the issue only after receiving input at the meeting.

The EC's preparatory meeting with various ministries, divisions and authorities, in connection with the local government election and the Thakurgaon-1 constituency by-election, will take place on Thursday, September 17.