, Nov. 23 -- General Shirley Botchwey met Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin on Sunday at the commission's office and discussed preparations for the upcoming national election.

"He wanted to know our election preparation, our progress and relevant issues. They (the Shirley Botchwey-led Commonwealth delegation) have been given an idea over the issues," said EC Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed after the meeting at Nirbachan Bhaban.

During the discussion, the Commonwealth delegation focused on various election-related issues including overall electoral preparation, the referendum to be held on the same day, women's participation, out-of-country voting, and tackling misinformation and disinformation.

The commonwealth was informed tha...