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Tuesday | October 13, 2026 | Dhaka

UP polls to begin Jan 21, end in 5 phases

 Staff Reporter
 Published: 12:01 AM, 13 October 2026

The Election Commission (EC) has announced the roadmap for the Union Parishad (UP) elections. According to the announced schedule, the elections will be held in five phases. Voting for the first phase is set for January 21, and the process will conclude with the fifth phase of voting on May 27.

Election Commissioner Abul Fazal Md. Sanaullah announced the election roadmap at a press conference held at the Election Commission Secretariat on Monday.

As per the schedule, voting for the first phase will take place on January 21, followed by the second phase on February 4. The third phase of voting is scheduled for April 29. Additionally, dates were set for May 13 for the fourth phase and May 27 for the fifth phase.

Earlier on Monday morning, the Election Commission met to finalise the dates for the Union Parishad elections. Presided over by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nasir Uddin, the commission meeting began at 10:30 AM at the Election Bhaban. Four election commissioners, the Election Commission secretary, and other relevant officials attended the meeting.

In accordance with the roadmap announced by the Election Commission, preparations will be made to conduct elections for the country’s Union Parishads across the designated five phases.