Bangladesh, Feb. 15 -- February 11-12 delegation of the Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation (CEC), headed by Commissioner Pavel Andreev visited Dhaka to participate in the international observation program at the 13th Parliamentary Election and Referendum.

Observers from the Russian CEC and the Embassy in Bangladesh monitored more than 40 polling booths across 8 polling centers in Dhaka and the Narayanganj. They were present for every stage, from opening to the start of vote counting.

The observers noted strong preparedness among election officials for the combined voting process and keen voter interest. At every station visited, commission members followed a well-rehearsed procedure in line with national laws and elec...