Dhaka, Aug. 6 -- The government allocated Tk 29.56 billion for the Election Commission (EC) in the current fiscal year's budget in preparation for the upcoming national elections.

An analysis of the 2025-26 FY budget passed in June suggests the figure represents nearly Tk 20 billion increase from the previous year's allocation.

Economic Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed on Wednesday said there is no concern regarding election funding. "Whatever amount is required for the election will be provided," he assured, in response to a query on the election budget.

The Chief Adviser, in his address to the nation on Tuesday, announced that the 13th national election is likely to be held in the first half of February 2026, as per the plans of the interim ...