Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- After completing legal reforms and electoral preparations, the Election Commission (EC) led by AMM Nasir Uddin is set to meet registered political parties for the first time.

The commission plans to announce the schedule for the parliamentary polls in early December, aiming to hold the polls in the first half of February.

Political parties are now focused on that announcement.

Consultations with stakeholders began in September, covering law and order, the voting process, symbols for allied parties, procedures for overseas Bangladeshis, legal reforms and their enforcement, and creating equal opportunities for all participants.

On Nov 18, the "Postal Vote BD" registration app is scheduled to be launched, enabling overs...