, Dec. 6 -- The Election Commission (EC) is considering appointing a symbolic number of returning officers (ROs) from its own officials-alongside Deputy Commissioners-for the first time in a parliamentary election in Bangladesh.

The Commission has begun preparing a list of qualified senior officials, primarily regional election officers and senior district election officers, with the intention of appointing a small number of ROs from within the EC during the upcoming national election and referendum, likely to be held in a single day in February, 2026, officials said.

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Election experts have welcomed the move, describing it as a positive step towards strength...