Dhaka, April 20 -- The Election Commission (EC) has announced an extension on the application deadline for registering new political parties, pushing the window until Jun 22 ahead of the upcoming 13th general elections.

EC Secretary Akhtar Ahmed disclosed the extension of the timeline while speaking on the final day of the original registration period on Sunday.

He noted that several parties had applied not only for registration but also for more time to submit their documents.

"For this, the deadline has been extended until Jun 22," Akhtar said.

"Applications must be made within this period as per the existing laws and regulations."

According to officials from the commission's relevant department, 46 parties have so far sought an ex...