Dhaka, April 16 -- The Bangladesh Bar Council has postponed its 2026 elections, originally scheduled for May 19, amid concerns that "a severe fuel shortage" would disrupt nationwide campaigning.

An emergency meeting held at the Bar Council building confirmed the decision, citing difficulties faced by candidates across both general and regional seats.

In a media statement on Wednesday night, the council said the move follows multiple requests from different lawyers' associations, including the Supreme Court Bar Association, Dhaka Bar Association, and Chattogram District Bar Association.

The ongoing energy crunch has made it nearly impossible for participants to engage in extensive electoral activities across the country, it added.

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