EC invites applications for local poll watchers by Nov 25

The Election Commission has invited applications from interested local observers and media by November 25 to monitor the 12th parliamentary polls.
The EC gives great importance to the observation of the election process for the sake of transparency, it said in a notice isissued on Thursday.
The election is scheduled to take place on January 7, 2024.
According to the notice, the EC is committed to holding free, fair, credible and peaceful elections under any circumstances.
The EC wants local election watchers to observe the upcoming 12th Parliamentary Elections, the notice signed by EC director Shoriful Alam said.
According to the Guidelines for local Election Observers -- individuals and organizations -- should have working experience in good governance, election, democracy, peacebuilding and human rights.
Application for accreditation as an observer by a person who has been convicted of any electoral offence or any other offence involving fraudulent activity or dishonesty will not be considered by the authority, said the guideline.