Bangladesh Elections: EU Observer Chief Calls Polls 'Historic and Important'

• EU Chief Observer Ivars Ijabs highlights the historic significance of Bangladesh's upcoming elections, emphasizing the EU's neutral assessment.
• The EU Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) aims to produce a report on strengths and weaknesses, not to interfere in political games.
• These elections are seen as a crucial step in expanding EU-Bangladesh cooperation after a period without credible, competitive elections.
• Over 12.77 crore eligible voters will elect representatives for 299 parliamentary seats, alongside a referendum on constitutional changes.
• Authorities have deployed 1,87,603 police personnel for security, with the EU EOM describing the pre-poll atmosphere as "very positive".