The BNP is set to hold a formal meeting with the Election Commission (EC) this (Sunday) afternoon to discuss various issues, including preparations for the next national election.

A three-member delegation, led by BNP Standing Committee member Nazrul Islam Khan, will go to the Agargaon Election Building at 3:30 pm, said BNP media cell member Sayrul Kabir Khan.

The other delegation members are party Standing Committee members Salahuddin Ahmed and Selima Rahman.

Speaking to the media, Salahuddin Ahmed said the meeting would focus on exchanging views with the EC on several issues related to the upcoming election.

He said the primary agenda for the meeting would be to discuss the current status of preparations for the national election, including the progress of the voter list and other electoral activities.

Salahuddin said they would also discuss electoral law reforms and other issues the party considers necessary. “We also have some proposals from the party regarding the election, which we will present to the commission during the meeting,” he said.

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This will be the BNP’s first official meeting with the newly formed Election Commission, which was established on November 21 under the leadership of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasiruddin.

The BNP is aiming for the national election to take place in the middle of this year.

On Saturday, the party announced plans to hold 64 public rallies across the country to generate public support for the swift announcement of an election roadmap.

The meeting with the Election Commission is part of the party’s broader efforts to pressure for holding the election promptly.

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Following the meeting with the EC, a BNP delegation is scheduled to meet Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday to discuss the country’s current situation and various election-related issues and reforms.