Staff Reporter:
Chief Observer of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU-EOM) Ivars Ijabs yesterday formally handed over a copy of the final report on Bangladesh’s 2026 parliamentary elections to the government.
He handed over the report to State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said a foreign ministry’s press release here.
During the meeting, the state minister appreciated the European Union’s continued engagement in sup-porting Bangladesh’s democratic journey, including the deployment of the Election Observation Mission.
She also highlighted the importance of continued cooperation with international partners to further strengthen democratic institutions and electoral processes.
The EU mission said Ijabs is scheduled to unveil the final report formally at a press conference on Tues-day.
The report contains 19 recommendations aimed at improving future elections in Bangladesh.
The EU-EOM has been stationed in Bangladesh since the end of 2025.
