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The government is likely to announce the schedule for local government elections in the second half of August, with Union Parishad (UP) polls expected to begin in the first half of October, Prime Minister’s Adviser on Information and Broadcasting Dr Zahed Ur Rahman said on Tuesday.
He made the remarks at a press briefing at the Press Information Department (PID) conference room at the Secretariat, outlining the progress of government activities.
According to the adviser, the Election Commission (EC) has already prepared preliminary roadmaps for separate local government elections, including Union Parishads, Upazila Parishads, municipalities and city corporations.
“These are expected to be finalised and published by the end of this month,” he said.
Dr Zahed said the elections would be conducted in phases across four geographical zones: haor and northeastern regions, hill and coastal areas, riverine and char regions, and plain and urban areas.
The process will begin with Union Parishad polls in the haor and northeastern regions, he added.
Highlighting logistical considerations, the adviser said elections require extensive preparation and that the government prefers to hold most polls during the dry winter season.
Clarifying the overall timeline, he said the election cycle typically takes 10 to 12 months to complete once polling begins.
“This does not mean the elections will finish within 10 to 12 months from now, but rather within 10 to 12 months from the start of polling,” he explained.
If voting begins in October this year, the entire local government election process is expected to be completed by around October 2027, he added.