Regulatory Alerts2026-04-07
BRPD Circular Letter No. 11 and Cabinet Division Directives on Cooperation with the Election Commission for Bogra-6 and Sherpur-3 Elections
The Bangladesh Bank, Ministry of Finance, and Cabinet Division jointly issued directives requiring all scheduled banks, government ministries, and semi-autonomous agencies to fully cooperate with the Election Commission for the upcoming April 9, 2026, by-elections in Bogra-6 and Sherpur-3. The circulars mandate the immediate deputation of administrative officers, teachers, and support staff to the Election Commission Secretariat, prohibit transfers or leaves for election-deployed personnel until 15 days post-result declaration, and authorize the free use of government buildings and furniture for polling. Compliance is enforced under Section 45 of the Bangladesh Bank Order, 1991, and Articles 126 and 44(5) of the 1972 Presidential Order on People's Representation, with non-compliance treated as unauthorized leave and subject to disciplinary action.