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Independent candidate of Brahmanbaria-2 and expelled BNP leader Rumeen Farhana alleged on Thursday that she was forced to come to Dhaka on the first day of the electioneering, accusing the administration and police of bias. “Today I have come to the Election Commission with my written explanation. I was supposed to be in the field, but I was forced to come to Dhaka because I think the administration and the police are not as neutral as they should be,” she said after meeting three election commissioners at Nirbachan Bhaban in the capital. The Electoral Enquiry and Adjudication Committee on Monday last issued a show-cause notice to former MP Rumeen Farhana over alleged violations of the electoral code of conduct in Brahmanbaria-2 constituency, which includes Sarail and Ashuganj upazilas and two unions of Bijoynagar upazila. The notice accused her of obstructing judicial duties and allegedly threatening an executive magistrate and showing a thumb gesture at the magistrate during a mobile court operation. In the notice, Rumeen was asked to submit a written explanation by 2:00 pm on January 22. Responding to the allegation, Rumeen said she had already submitted her written reply to the inquiry committee. She further alleged that her supporters had been attacked, beaten and sent to hospitals, with some sustaining head injuries, while houses were vandalised and set on fire. “So far, no cases have been filed. “I have come to inform the Election Commission that as an independent candidate, I am to contest against major political parties (in the election),” she said. ‘Will Tell EU’ Rumeen also said she would brief European Union election observers about the situation later in the day. “I want to say very clearly that no political party should dare to play games or manipulate the election process in Bangladesh. People have struggled for 15 years for a fair election. Regardless of which party we belonged to, we fought from our respective positions. We will not allow another manipulated election in Bangladesh,” she said. Replying to a question, Rumeen said she would definitely remain in the election race and continue campaigning. “I want a fair and credible election. No matter what happens, I will stay in the race till the end,” she added, saying she would keep the media and observers informed regularly. The Election Commission on December 11 announced the schedule to hold the 13th parliament election and the referendum on the July National Charter (Constitutional Reform) Implementation Order simultaneously on February 12 next. The election campaign began officially on Thursday after the Commission allocated electoral symbols on Wednesday to as many as 1,972 candidates contesting the upcoming election from 298 constituencies, excluding Pabna-1 and Pabna-2. The number of contesting candidates would rise further once contestants from Pabna-1 and Pabna-2 are added. Currently, there are nine valid candidates in the two constituencies. Altogether, the total number of candidates across the 300 constituencies stands at 1,981—comprising 1,732 candidates from 51 registered political parties and 249 independent candidates.

The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday warned that collecting voters’ personal information and national identity card (NID) details in the name of electioneering is a punishable offence. “It has come to the Bangladesh Election Commission’s notice that some people are collecting voters’ personal data and National Identity (NID) under the guise of election campaigning. According to the National Identity Card Registration Act 2010, one cannot carry or transfer another's National Identity Card (NID)," said EC in a press release. The electioneering officially began on Thursday (January 22) ahead of the 13th parliamentary election and the referendum scheduled to be held simultaneously on February 12. Referring to provisions of the Parliamentary Election Code of Conduct for Political Parties and Candidates Rules, 2025, the Commission said no political party, candidate or anyone on their behalf is allowed to offer or promise any donation, contribution or gift to any person, groups or institutions residing in the electoral area. “These activities are punishable offences under these rules. The Election Commission urges all citizens and organisations to refrain from such practices,” the EC said. Earlier, on January 13, a BNP delegation lodged a complaint with the Election Commission, alleging that a particular political party has been collecting voters’ NID details and mobile phone numbers across the country. Calling the move ‘suspicious and unprecedented’, BNP Central Election Steering Committee Chairman Nazrul Islam Khan said such activities could be aimed at creating fake voters or influencing voting behavior. Nazrul Islam said the collection of mobile financial service numbers could indicate the possibility of monetary transactions. The election campaign began officially on Thursday after the Commission allocated electoral symbols on Wednesday to as many as 1,972 candidates contesting the upcoming election from 298 constituencies, excluding Pabna-1 and Pabna-2. The number of contesting candidates would rise further once contestants from Pabna-1 and Pabna-2 are added. Currently, there are nine valid candidates in the two constituencies. Altogether, the total number of candidates across the 300 constituencies stands at 1,981—comprising 1,732 candidates from 51 registered political parties and 249 independent candidates. The Election Commission on December 11 announced the schedule to hold the 13th parliament election and the referendum on the July National Charter (Constitutional Reform) Implementation Order simultaneously on February 12 next.  

BNP has fielded the highest candidates 288 while Jamaat-e-Islami is contesting the February 12 parliamentary election with 224 candidates across the country. A total of 1,732 contenders from 51 registered political parties and 249 independent candidates are competing in the national election from the country's 300 constituencies, according to the Election Commission’s latest statistics released on Wednesday night. Of the total candidates, 1,972 are contesting in 298 constituencies and nine have been declared valid candidates in Pabna-1 and Pabna-2. Among other participating parties, 253 candidates are from Islami Andolan Bangladesh, while 192 from Jatiya Party, 90 from Gono Odhikar Parishad, 65 from Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB), 42 from Insaniat Biplap Bangladesh, 39 from Basad, 34 from Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish and 32 from National Citizen Party-NCP. This time Awami League is out of the electoral race as its registration remains suspended since the interim government slapped a ban on its activities. Besides, eight other registered political parties didn't join the  election. The eight parties included Bangladesh Workers Party, Bikalpadhara Bangladesh, Trinimul BNP, Bangladesh Tarikat Federation, Krishan Sramik Janata League, Bangladesher Samybadi Dal (ML), NAP and BNM. Fifteen candidates are vying for the Dhaka-12 seat in the polls, the highest from a constituency in the country, while only two contenders, from BNP and Jamaat, are running in Pirojpur-1, the lowest. The total number of contesting candidates stands at 1,972 in 298 constituencies (except Pabna-1 & 2). But, the figure is expected to rise further once the candidates from Pabna-1 and Pabna-2 are finalised and if the court would direct the EC to allow any other to run in the election. According to the EC statistics , 305 candidates withdrew from the race by the final deadline. In the election, the lowest two candidates -- BNP’s Alamgir Hossain and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s Masud Sayeedi-- are running from Pirojpur-1 constituency. Besides, three contenders are in the electoral race from 14 other constituencies --Thakurgaon-1, Joypurhat-2, Naogaon-2, Meherpur-2, Chuadanga-1 and 2, Khulna-2,Tangail-7, Netrakona-5, Manikganj-2, Dhaka-2, Sunamganj-1 & 2, Chattogram-15 and Cox’s Bazar-1. At least 10 contestants are running from 32 parliamentary seats. Dhaka-12 leads with 15 candidates, followed by Narayanganj-4 with 13. Khulna-1, Dhaka-9, Dhaka-14 and Gazipur-2 each have 12 contenders. According to the EC statistics released on Wednesday (which differed with its previous statistics), a total of 2,580 aspirants submitted nomination papers to contest the election by the December 29, 2025 deadline. Among them, the returning officers declared 1,855 nomination papers valid and rejected 725 others during the scrutiny from December 30 to January 04 last. Following the disposal of appeals filed challenging the decisions of the returning officers, though 436 invalid candidates regained their candidacies, five valid candidates lost their candidatures. Later, 305 candidates withdrew their candidacies by the January-20 deadline. Highest Candidates in 30 Years Ultimately the number of contesting candidates stood at 1,972 for 298 constituencies (nine valid candidates for Pabna-1 and 2 not included here), beating out the last five general elections. Even without them though, the number of candidates making it onto the ballot this time will be the highest since 1996, despite the absence of the Awami League and some other parties staying away of their own accord. As many as 1,896 contesting candidates and 28 political parties were in the race in the 12th parliamentary election (held on January 7, 2024), while 1,861 candidates and 39 political parties in the 11th parliamentary election ( December 30, 2018). In the 10th parliamentary election held in 2014, only 390 candidates and 12 political parties contested from 147 constituencies, while 153 other parliamentary seats went uncontested. Candidacy appeals: All dual citizenship-related petitions to be settled Sunday Earlier, a total of 1,567 candidates and 38 political parties contested the 9th parliamentary election (December 29, 2008), while 1,939 candidates and 54 political parties in the 8th parliamentary election (October 1, 2001) and 2,574 candidates and 81 political parties in the 7th parliamentary election (June 12, 1996). The Election Commission on December 11 announced the schedule to hold the 13th parliament election and the referendum on the July National Charter (Constitutional Reform) Implementation Order simultaneously on February 12 next.

Fifteen candidates are vying for the Dhaka-12 seat in the 13th parliamentary election on February 12, the highest from a constituency in the country, while only two contenders, from BNP and Jamaat, are running in Pirojpur-1, the lowest. The total number of contesting candidates stands at 1,972 in 298 constituencies (except Pabna-1 & 2) as more five contestants were incorporated in the final count of the Election Commission, released on Wednesday evening, a day after the deadline for withdrawal of candidacy expired. But, the figure is expected to rise further once the candidates from Pabna-1 and Pabna-2 are finalised and if the court would direct the EC to allow any other to run in the election. According to the EC statistics , 305 candidates withdrew from the race by the final deadline. In the February-12 election, lowest two candidates -- BNP’s Alamgir Hossain and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s Masud Sayeedi-- are running from Pirojpur-1 constituency. Besides, three contenders are in the electoral race from 14 other constituencies --Thakurgaon-1, Joypurhat-2, Naogaon-2, Meherpur-2, Chuadanga-1 and 2, Khulna-2,Tangail-7, Netrakona-5, Manikganj-2, Dhaka-2, Sunamganj-1 & 2, Chattogram-15 and Cox’s Bazar-1. At least 10 contestant are running from 32 parliamentary seats. Among them, Dhaka-12 constituency recorded highest 15 candidates, while Narayanganj-4 has 13 contenders. Four other constituencies each with 12 candidates are Khulna-1, Dhaka-9 & 14 and Gazipur-2. The 11 constituencies each with 11 candidates are Jhalokathi-1, Dhaka-5, 7, 8, 16 & 17, Narayanganj-3, Gopalganj-2, Feni-2, Naokhali-5 and Khagrachhari. The 15 constituencies each with 10 contenders are Thakurgaon-3, Rangpur-5, Gaibandha-3, Khulna-3, Tangail-5, Dhaka-18, Narsingdhi-5, Narayanganj-5, Madaripur-1 & 2, Brahmanbaria-6, Cumilla-5, Noakhali-6 and Chattogram-9 & 11. According to the EC statistics released on Wednesday (which differed with its previous statistics), a total of 2,580 aspirants submitted nomination papers to contest the election by the December 29, 2025 deadline. Among them, the returning officers declared 1,855 nomination papers valid and rejected 725 others during the scrutiny from December 30 to January 04 last. Following the disposal of appeals filed challenging the decisions of the returning officers from January 10 to 18 last, though 436 candidates regained their candidacies, several other lost their candidatures. Besides, several more got back their candidacies due to the court orders. Highest Candidates in 30 Years Ultimately the number of contesting candidates stood at 1,972 for 298 constituencies, beating out the last three elections, which were all held under a partisan government. Even without them though, the number of candidates making it onto the ballot this time will be the highest since 1996, despite the absence of the Awami League due to an activities ban, and some other parties staying away of their own accord. The number of contesting candidates in the 12th parliamentary election held in 2024 was 1,896. In 2018, the number of candidates who contested the 11th parliamentary election was 1,841. In the 10th parliamentary election held in 2014, only 390 candidates contested from 147 constituencies, while 153 other parliamentary seats went uncontested. Earlier, a total of 1,567 candidates contested the 9th parliamentary election held in 2008, while 1939 candidates in the 8th parliamentary election held in 2001 and 2,574 candidates in the 7th parliamentary election held on June 12, 1996. The Election Commission on December 11 announced the schedule to hold the 13th parliament election and the referendum on the July National Charter (Constitutional Reform) Implementation Order simultaneously on February 12 next.  

A total of 1,967 candidates are left running from 298 of the country’s 300 constituencies in the 13th Jatiya Sangshad election, after 305 contestants withdrew from the race, for which the deadline expired on Tuesday. The figure is expected to rise further once the candidates from Pabna-1 and Pabna-2 are finalised. The last date for withdrawal in those two constituencies was extended to January 26, following a legal battle over the delimitation of their boundaries. Even without them though, the number of candidates making it onto the ballot this time will be the highest since 2008, despite the absence of the Awami League due to an activities ban, and some other parties staying away of their own accord. The number of contesting candidates in the 12th parliamentary election held in 2024 was 1,896. In 2018, the number of candidates who contested the 11th parliamentary election was 1,841. Read more: EC requests expats to cast postal votes by Jan 25 According to the Election Commission’s draft statistics released late on Tuesday night, 305 candidates withdrew from the race by the final deadline. According to the EC, a total of 2,585 aspirants initially submitted nomination papers to contest this year’s election by the December 29, 2025 deadline. After scrutiny, returning officers declared 1,858 nomination papers valid and rejected 726 others. Aggrieved aspirants and institutions including different banks filed a total of 639 appeals with the Election Commission, challenging the decisions of the returning officers over accepting or rejecting nominations of more than 600 aspirants. These appeals were disposed of by the Election Commission over nine consecutive days of hearings from January 10 to 18, at the end of which 431 candidates regained their candidacies - several on the strength of court orders. Read more: 13th Parliamentary Election: 35 candidates to contest five constituencies in Chandpur Ultimately the number of contesting candidates stood at 1,967 for 298 constituencies, beating out the last three elections, which were all held under a partisan government.

After the withdrawal of nominations for the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election, a total of 35 candidates, including one woman, are contesting five parliamentary seats across Chandpur’s eight upazilas. Among them, each seat has a single BNP-nominated candidate. There is one Jamaat-e-Islami candidate in three constituencies, while in the remaining two seats, the LDP candidate represents the 10-party alliance. The district returning officer’s office provided this information about the contesting candidates on Tuesday, the last day for nomination withdrawals. The candidates for the five seats are as follows: In Chandpur-1 (Kachua Upazila): BNP: A.N.M. Ehsanul Haque Milon; Jamaat-e-Islami: Abu Nasar Mohammad Makbul Ahmed; Jatiya Party: Habib Khan; Gana Adhikar Parishad: Md. Enayet Hossain; Bangladesh Islami Front: Md. Nasir Uddin; Ganoforum: Md. Azad Hossain. In Chandpur-2 (Matlab North & South Upazilas): BNP: Dr. Md. Jalal Uddin; 10-party alliance (LDP): Md. Billal Hossain; Islami Andolan Bangladesh: Mansur; Jatiya Party: Md. Emran Hossain Mia; Bangladesh Republican Party: Md. Faizunnur; Gana Adhikar Parishad: Md. Golap Hossain; Bangladesh Labour Party: Nasima Naznin Sarkar; Nagorik Oikko Parishad: Md. Enamul Haque. In Chandpur-3 (Sadar Upazila – Haimchar): BNP: Sheikh Farid Ahmed Manik; Jamaat-e-Islami: Md. Shahjahan Mia; Islami Andolan Bangladesh: Md. Zainal Abedin Sheikh; Ganoforum: Selim Akbar; Gana Adhikar Parishad: Md. Zakir Hossain; Bangladesh Islami Front: A.H.M. Ahsan Ullah; Bangladesh Communist Party: Md. Jahangir Hossain. In Chandpur-4 (Faridganj): BNP: Md. Harunur Rashid; Jamaat-e-Islami: Md. Billal Hossain Miazi; Jatiya Party: Mahmud Alam; Islami Andolan Bangladesh: Makbul Hossain; Independent (BNP leader denied nomination): M.A. Hannan; Ganoforum: Md. Munir Chowdhury; Bangladesh Islami Front: Abdul Malek Bulbul; Independent: Zakir Hossain. In Chandpur-5 (Hajiganj-Shahrasti): BNP: Md. Mominul Haque; 10-party alliance (LDP): Md. Neyamul Bashir; Islami Andolan Bangladesh: Mohammad Ali Patwari; Jatiya Party: Mirza Gias Uddin; Islamic Front Bangladesh: Syed Bahadur Shah Mujaddeddi; Insaniyat Biplob Bangladesh: Md. Mahmud Hasan Nayon. Voters, both new and experienced, say, “This time, it will be a tough fight mainly between BNP and Jamaat.” Chandpur district has a total of 2,285,005 registered voters, with nearly 1,108,385 female voters. There are 700 polling stations and 4,264 polling booths across the district.

The Election Commission has requested the expatriate Bangladeshis to cast their votes through postal ballots by January 25 so that the ballots can return in time before the upcoming national election and referendum scheduled for February 12. “We’ve requested them to cast votes by January 25. But it does not mean that if someone posts their ballot on January 26 it will not be accepted,” EC Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed while talking to reporters on Tuesday. He said as long as the ballot reaches here within the stipulated time frame, it will be considered valid. Replying to a question on whether the January 25 deadline would be extended, he said there is no scope for extension. “There is no opportunity to extend the deadline. However, if someone posts the ballot on January 26 and it reaches us within the timeframe, it will still be acceptable,” he added. The registered expatriate voters will be able to cast their votes after the allocation of electoral symbols scheduled for Wednesday (January 21). According to the Election Commission, more than 772,500 expatriates have registered to vote through postal ballots in the February 12 elections. The Commission has already dispatched postal ballots to different destinations across 122 countries. Among expatriate voters, the highest number—239,186—are from Saudi Arabia. Besides, 84,292 voters are from Malaysia, 76,139 from Qatar, 56,207 from Oman, 38,574 from the United Arab Emirates, 35,386 from Kuwait, 32,414 from the United Kingdom, 31,064 from the United States, 24,444 from Italy, 19,719 from Bahrain, 18,129 from Singapore, 14,681 from Canada, 11,702 from South Korea and 11,158 from Australia. The Election Commission announced the election schedule on December 11 to hold the 13th Parliamentary election and the referendum on the July National Charter (Constitutional Reform) Implementation Order simultaneously on February 12, 2026.

A total of 27 candidates, both party-backed and independent, out of 162 have withdrawn their candidatures in the 20 constituencies of Dhaka district ahead of the 13th parliament election scheduled for February 12. They withdrew their candidacies at the offices of three returning officers – Dhaka Divisional Commissioner, Dhaka Deputy Commissioner and Dhaka Regional Election Officer—in the capital, within 5pm on Tuesday, the stipulated time to quit the election. Of the total withdrawals, 21 candidates submitted their withdrawal applications at the office of Dhaka Divisional Commissioner (who is the returning officer for 13 constituencies). Besides, four candidates withdrew their candidacies at the office of Dhaka Deputy Commissioner (the RO for five constituencies), while two ones at the office of Dhaka Regional Returning Officer, (the RO for two constituencies). However, the Election Commission failed to provide any data till 9:30 pm regarding how many candidates quit the election throughout the country. According to the election schedule, today was the final date for withdrawal of candidatures. The returning officers will publish the final list of candidates and allocate electoral symbols on January 21 (tomorrow). The Article 16 (1) of the Representation of the People Order, 1972 states, “Any validly nominated candidate may, by notice in writing signed by him and delivered, on or before the withdrawal day, to the Returning Officer, either by such candidate in person or by an agent authorised in this behalf in writing by such candidate, withdraw his candidature.” The Article 16 (2) of the RPO states, “Where more than one candidate are nominated in the same constituency by a registered political party, the chairman or secretary or a person holding the same rank of the party shall inform, by notice in writing signed by him and delivered, either by himself or by any other person authorized by him in this behalf on or before the withdrawal day, to the Returning Officer, about the final nomination of a candidate and the other candidate of that party shall be ceased to be a candidate.” The Election Commission on December 11 announced the polls schedule to arrange the 13th parliamentary election and the referendum on the July National Charter (Constitutional Reform) Implementation Order simultaneously on February 12, 2026. The election campaign will begin after the symbol allocation and will continue until 7:30 am on February 10. Voting will take place on Thursday, February 12, from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. According to the EC, more than 2,560 aspirants submitted nomination papers to contest the upcoming national election from the country’s 300 constituencies by the December 29 deadline. After scrutiny, returning officers declared 1,842 nomination papers valid and rejected 723 others. Later, aggrieved aspirants and institutions including different banks filed a total of 645 appeals with the Election Commission, challenging the decisions of the returning officers over (acceptance or cancellation of) nomination papers filed by more than 600 aspirants. During nine consecutive days of hearings from January 10 to 18 last, some 420 candidates regained their candidacies. Altogether, the number of valid candidates now stands at around 2,250. A total of 1896 candidates contested the 12th parliamentary election held on January 7, 2024.

Election Commission (EC) Senior Secretary Akhtar Hossain on Tuesday indicated that candidates would be able to launch their election campaigns immediately after the allocation of electoral symbols on Wednesday. “You said to yourself that it can be done, and then asked me when it can be done. You have given both the question and the answer… What else can I answer? You have given the answer. Campaigning can begin after the allocation of symbols,” he said, replying to a question from reporters if the campaign can be conducted right after the symbol allocation on Wednesday. The EC Secretary was talking to journalists after Swedish Ambassador to Bangladesh Nicolas Weeks met Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin at the Nirbachan Bhaban in the capital’s Agargaon area. Regarding the meeting with the Swedish Ambassador, the EC Secretary said Ambassador Nicolas Weeks and First Secretary for Human Rights, Democracy and Gender Equality came here to get an overall update on the electoral situation.“They wanted to know about the overall situation,” he said. Akhtar Ahmed the Swedish envoy assured that if EC needs any assistance, EC can inform them and they will try their best to provide support. There was no discussion on any specific issue, he added. He said the Swedish diplomats also inquired about the law and order situation ahead of the election. “They asked whether we have any concerns regarding law and order. We told them that so far we do not have any major concerns,” he said, adding that they were briefed about the deployment plan for maintaining security during the election. During the meeting, they also sought information about the Election Commission’s measures to combat misinformation and disinformation during the election period, he said. Besides, they were briefed on the technical aspects of the postal ballot system, said the EC Secretary. The national election is scheduled for February 12 next.

The interim government on Tuesday ruled out any uncertainty over the February-12 national election, urging the media to scrutinise the motives of individuals spreading confusions about the polls through social media, which it described as part of propaganda. “There is no uncertainty regarding the election. We are telling you again - the election will be held on February 12, neither a day earlier nor a day later,” Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam told reporters at a media briefing at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital. He said the government is hopeful the election will be “free, fair, peaceful and festive” and that voters across the country will turn out in large numbers. “We are expecting a record turnout.” Chief Adviser’s Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder echoed the view, saying those claiming uncertainty should clearly explain the grounds and logic behind such assertions. “You should ask them what the basis of their claims is. If they fail to provide anything logical, it appears they are part of anti-election and anti-democracy propaganda,” Azad said, adding that the government is clarifying its position on the matter every day. Referring to past elections, Press Secretary Alam said the overall situation is conducive to holding a credible vote. “There are some isolated incidents, but the election will be held in a fair manner,” he said. Alam said the visible current political interactions on the ground are positive and supportive of the election scheduled for February 12. “We are hopeful that there will be good elections.” The Press Secretary also said the government is aware of those attempting to create confusion on social media platforms, including Facebook and YouTube. Govt orders deposition of licensed firearms by Jan 31 ahead of election “We know their pulse and what they did 15–16 years ago. However, everyone is free to express their opinions,” Alam said. Responding to a question, he said the Election Commission (EC) is fully independent and would comment on election-related issues if necessary. “From our side, we have nothing further to say,” he added. Alam said the government is extending all necessary cooperation to the EC to ensure that the election remains free, fair, peaceful and festive. The Press Secretary said the government is placing high importance on the recovery of looted arms. An officer of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) was killed and three others injured during a gun attack by armed criminals while recovering weapons in the hilly area of Jungle Salimpur in Sitakunda on Monday evening. The deceased was identified as Abdul Motaleb, Deputy Assistant Director (DAD) of RAB-7. “It is a heinous act and we strongly condemn it. There will be stronger combined operations, and all those involved in and instigating the attack will be arrested. Best efforts will be made to recover the looted arms,” Alam said. Earlier, the Press Secretary briefed the media on the outcomes of the 119th meeting of the National Implementation Committee for Administrative Reforms/Reorganisation (NICAR), which was also the first meeting held during the tenure of the interim government. Prof Yunus calls for unity for successful election, country’s future Chief Adviser’s Senior Assistant Press Secretary Foyez Ahammad was also present at the briefing. At the meeting, the government approved a proposal to establish two administrative divisions - the Revenue Policy Division and the Revenue Management Division - aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability and efficiency in revenue collection and management. The meeting was held at the state guesthouse Jamuna, chaired by Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus. A total of 11 proposals related to administrative reorganisation were approved.