JS polls: US watchers yet to confirm, Japan interested

India, the OIC, and Palestine have confirmed their commitment to sending election observers ahead of the 12th national elections, said foreign ministry spokesperson Seheli Sabrin.

During Sunday's regular press briefing, she said that India will send three observers, while Palestine will send six.

However, the US has not yet confirmed its decision to send election observers while Japan has expressed interest in sending a 16-member team of election observers.

The European Union Election Expert Mission currently visiting Bangladesh will remain in the country until January 21, according to the spokesperson.

Sabrin mentioned that they have received additional applications, which are currently under review.

"The Election Commission will be notified once their participation is confirmed," added the spokesperson.

On December 7, Election Commission (EC) Secretary Jahangir Alam disclosed that they had received a total of 179 applications, including 131 for observers and 48 for journalists, to monitor the national election.

The deadline for foreign observers to apply concluded on December 7, and the Election Commission is scheduled to approve them by December 16.