Bangladesh Invites India, 15 Nations as Election Observers for Feb 12 Polls

• Bangladesh's general elections are scheduled for February 12, with Dhaka inviting over a dozen countries and international organizations as observers.
• India, Nepal, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Egypt, France, Kuwait, Morocco, Nigeria, and Romania are among the 16 invited nations.
• International organizations like OIC, ANFREL, Commonwealth Secretariat, IRI, and NDI will also send observer delegations.
• The number of international observers for this election is significantly higher than previous controversial elections, with potential for further increase.
• Election observation aims to enhance credibility, fairness, and transparency by monitoring the electoral process against international standards.