The Bangladesh Election Commission, with support from the United Nations, has launched a nationwide series of regional trainings aimed at strengthening the capacity of election officials in preparation for the upcoming national elections.
The first of ten three-day regional trainings concluded on Friday, in Dhaka, bringing together election officials from the region for hands-on sessions focused on crisis management, cybersecurity, gender equality, human rights, and media and elections.
The training is part of the UN Electoral Assistance Ballot and Drip projects, implemented jointly with UNDP, UN Women, and Unesco.
The closing session was attended by the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin, Senior Secretary of the Election Commission Akhtar Ahmed and Head of Office and Representative of Unesco, Dr Susan Vize, UN Women Representative Gitanjali Singh, UNDP Resident Representative Sonali Dayaratne and others.
Speaking at the event, the chief election commissioner highlighted the importance of building institutional readiness, saying: “Effective election management is the foundation of a credible democracy. Through these trainings, we are building not only skills but also the confidence and commitment needed to ensure free, fair, and transparent elections.”
The CEC further added: “This training marks a milestone in our preparation for the upcoming elections. The practical modules will enable our officials to replicate lessons across the country, enhancing capacity and confidence at every level.”
The nationwide training series will continue in nine other regions over the next several weeks, reaching hundreds of BEC officials. The initiative reflects the Election Commission’s strong commitment to professionalism, inclusion, and transparency in the electoral process, ensuring that every vote counts and every voice matters.
