Dhaka, Dec. 15 -- Domestic observer groups have until Dec 21 to submit applications to monitor the parliamentary polls and referendum, scheduled for Feb 12, 2026.

A letter was issued on Monday outlining guidelines for their deployment.

Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin announced the election schedule on Dec 11.

Md Asadul Haque, public relations assistant director of the EC Secretariat said the groups must submit applications to the EC secretary by Dec 21, following the guidelines, within 10 days of the schedule announcement.

This year, the minimum qualification for observers has been set at Higher Secondary Certificate or equivalent. The commission has registered 81 organisations.

REQUIREMENTS

* Applicants must file deploy...