Bangladesh invites India to participate as observer for Feb 12 elections

Bangladesh has invited India to participate as an international observer for its upcoming 13th Parliamentary elections and the referendum on the July National Charter, both scheduled for February 12. The invitation has been extended alongside similar requests to several other countries, although India has not yet confirmed whether it will send an observer mission.

According to the interim government, a total of 330 international observers have confirmed their attendance so far. These include representatives from six international organisations, 16 countries, and 32 individuals from various global bodies.

Confirmed missions include delegations from the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the European Union, and other international organisations.

Observer groups will also include both



governmental and non-governmental organisations.

A statement issued by the office of Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor of Bangladesh’s interim government, said, “The number of international observers confirmed for the upcoming election is more than double that of the controversial general election held on January 7, 2024”.

Senior Secretary and SDG Coordinator Lamiya Murshed, who is overseeing coordination with international observers, noted that the list is expected to expand.

“We expect the number of international observers to increase, as several countries invited to send observer missions have yet to confirm the names of their delegates,” she said.

Invitations have also been sent to Nepal, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Egypt, France, Kuwait, Morocco, Nigeria, Romania, and others.