Over 500 foreign observers, journalists to cover Bangladesh elections
Bangladesh is set to host a large international presence during its upcoming referendum and national parliamentary election
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladesh is set to host a large international presence during its upcoming referendum and national parliamentary election, with more than 500 foreign observers and journalists expected to arrive to observe and report on the voting process.
Election authorities said 540 foreign nationals will enter the country in connection with the referendum and election. The group includes officials from election management bodies, representatives of international observation missions, and journalists from major global media organizations.
According to the Bangladesh Election Commission, around 60 foreign delegates from election commissions and election-related institutions have been formally invited. These include the chief election commissioners of Bhutan and Nigeria, the chairman of Malaysia’s Election Commission, and a senior representative of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties from South Korea.
In addition, approximately 330 international election observers will participate through various multilateral and independent organizations. The largest group will come from the European Union, which is sending 223 observers.
Other delegations include members from the Commonwealth, the Asian Network for Free Elections, and the International Republican Institute, along with representatives from several additional election-monitoring bodies.
Observer delegations are also expected from a wide range of countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, including Türkiye, Malaysia, Indonesia, Nigeria, the Philippines, Georgia, Russia, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, and Iran.
Nearly 150 foreign journalists from 45 international media outlets will cover the referendum and election. Media organizations represented include Al Jazeera, Associated Press, Reuters, BBC News, Deutsche Welle, Japan’s NHK, Australia’s ABC, and media outlets from Spain, France, Italy, the Netherlands, India, Pakistan, and Australia.
The Election Commission said visa processing for foreign observers and journalists has been completed and that arrangements are in place to allow them to carry out their work independently.
Officials added that international guests will be able to observe and cover the referendum and election in accordance with established procedures for election observation and media access.
The presence of a broad range of international observers and media organizations reflects the scale of global engagement surrounding Bangladesh’s upcoming vote.
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