, Sept. 4 -- The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday said it will review and, if needed, amend the guidelines for journalists as their cooperation is crucial for transparent elections.

The assurance came at a views-exchange meeting between the Election Commission and the Reporters Forum for Election and Democracy (RFED).

During the meeting, journalists covering election news demanded a revision of the 'Guidelines for Journalists/Media Personnel Assigned to Cover Election News 2025,' which the EC issued last July ahead of the 13th parliamentary election scheduled for early February 2026.

Speaking at the event, election commissioner Abdur Rahmanel Masud said cooperation from journalists is crucial for ensuring transparent elections.

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