Commonwealth Team Reviews Bangladesh's Election Security and Political Landscape

A Commonwealth delegation is assessing Bangladeshs election security, engaging with various stakeholders to ensure safe polling stations ahead of the national elections, highlighting the role of the Commonwealth of Nations.

• The Commonwealth delegation, led by Linford Andrews, is evaluating the security of polling stations in Bangladesh before the upcoming national elections scheduled for early 2024.
• Meetings with political party representatives, civil society groups, and international donors will inform the Commonwealths understanding of the political landscape in Bangladesh.
• This assessment is crucial as it aligns with the European Commissions efforts to ensure free and fair elections within the context of the broader European Economic Communitys focus on democratic governance.