European Union Election Observation Mission Bangladesh 2026 (EUEOM-BD 2026) has appreciated the Election Commission for its significant support and cooperation extended during the 13th parliamentary election.

“The professionalism, dedication, coordinated efforts and prompt support demonstrated by your team immensely contributed towards understanding the electoral environment, policies, practices, modalities and thus significantly facilitated in smooth execution of our assigned mission related to BD National Election-2026,” said the EUEOM-BD 2026 in a letter on Monday.

The letter written by EUEOM-BD-2026 Security Expert Roger Clayton was handed over to EC Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed.

“On behalf of the EUEOM, I would like to avail this opportunity to express our deep appreciation for the invaluable support and cooperation extended by the team of officials from the Election Commission during the 13th national election,” said Roger Clayton.

In the letter, the EUEOM-BD 2026 mentioned noteworthy support, input, information updates and guidance from several officials which substantially assisted the EU team in planning.

The officials are Project Director of EC’s IDEA (2nd Phase) project Brigadier General Azizur R Siddiqui, EC Director (Public Relations) Ruhul Amin Mollik and EC’s Deputy Secretary (Security & Protocol Coordinator) Shahid Abdus Salam.

“Your time befitting assistance, unwavering support and commitment to duty were instrumental in aiding effective coordination and understanding during the period,” said the EU Election Observation Mission.

“We look forward to continued cooperation in the future,” it said.