BRPD Circular Letter No. 11 and Cabinet Division Directives on Cooperation with the Election Commission for Bogra-6 and Sherpur-3 Elections

Bangladesh Bank Main Department Plot-100, Agargaon, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka-1000 website: www.bb.org.bd BRPD Circular Letter No. 11 Circular Letter No. 11 dated 07 August 2026 Ref: ------------------- 24 Poush 1432 To: Chief Executive Officers/Heads of all Scheduled Banks in Bangladesh Subject: Cooperation to the Election Commission for smooth conduct of elections in the vacant seats of 41 Bogra-6 and 145 Sherpur-3 constituencies of the 13th National Parliament. Ref: Administrative Department, Cabinet Division letter No. 53.00.0000.000.211.99.0002.21.199 dated 29 March 2026 and Administrative Department, Cabinet Division letter No. 04.00.0000.000.416.53.0001.25.150 dated 17 March 2026.

1. In order to ensure adequate staffing at all levels of the Election Commission Secretariat for smooth and impartial conduct of the upcoming Bogra-6 and Sherpur-3 constituency elections, it has been decided to depute officers/staff from the respective departments.
2. It is hereby informed that under Section 45 of the Bangladesh Bank Order, 1991, this circular is issued. Authorized Signatory, (Md. Mizanur Rahman Bhuiyan) Chief General Manager (Circular) Phone: 9530252

Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh Ministry of Finance Economic Division Administration Branch www.fid.gov.bd Official No: 53.00.0000.000.211.99.0002.21.199 Date: 15 Chaitra 1432 / 29 March 2026 Subject: Cooperation to the Election Commission for smooth conduct of elections in the vacant seats of 41 Bogra-6 and 145 Sherpur-3 constituencies of the 13th National Parliament. Ref: Cabinet Division letter No. 04.00.0000.000.416.53.0001.25.150 dated 17/03/2026. With reference to the subject and ref above, the Cabinet Division has issued the following instructions regarding cooperation to the Election Commission for smooth conduct of elections in the vacant seats of 41 Bogra-6 and 145 Sherpur-3 constituencies of the 13th National Parliament, in continuation of the Cabinet Division's previous circular. Enclosed: 03 (Three) pages. Distribution: (1) Cabinet Division letter dated 29-03-2026 Saimun Islam Under Secretary Phone: +8802223354282 Email: ds.admin@fid.gov.bd Distribution (For information & necessary action):

1. Governor, Bangladesh Bank, Head Office, Motijheel, Dhaka.
2. Chairman, Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission, E-6/C, Agargaon, Dhaka.
3. Chairman, Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority, 37, Dilkusha, B/A, Dhaka.
4. Executive Vice Chairman, Microcredit Regulatory Authority, Agargaon, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka-1207.
5. General Manager & CEO, ASANIE/Janata/Pragati/Janata Bank PLC, Head Office, Dhaka.
6. General Manager, Life Insurance Corporation/General Insurance Corporation, Head Office, Dhaka.
7. General Manager, Bangladesh Krishi Bank/BDBL/AB Bank Limited/Compass Bank/Paschim Kallan Bank/ISIB/ICBFL/Ansar-VDP Development Bank/Palli Sanyo Bank/Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank, Head Office, Rajshahi.
8. General Manager, PESCOF/BMDF/CDF/Dhaka Securities Printing Corporation (Bangladesh)/Bangladesh Energy Foundation/UBEC/SIBNEC, Head Office, Dhaka.
9. Director, Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management, 53 Mohakhali B/A, Dhaka and
10. Acting President, Bangladesh Institute of Capital Market, BIGI Tower, 34, Atapara Road, Dhaka. Current Page - 1 / 2

Official No: 53.00.0000.000.211.99.0002.21.199/1(8) Date: 15 Chaitra 1432 / 29 March 2026 To: Secretary/Additional Secretary (For information & necessary action):

1. Principal Secretary (All), Ministry of Finance, Economic Division.
2. Secretary (All), Ministry of Finance, Economic Division.
3. Additional Secretary (All), Ministry of Finance, Economic Division.
4. Secretary of the Secretariat, Ministry of Finance (For information of the Secretary).
5. Senior Assistant Secretary (All), Ministry of Finance, Economic Division.
6. System Analyst, ICIT Cell, Ministry of Finance.
7. Accountant, Accounts Section, Ministry of Finance and
8. Assistant Auditor, ICIT Cell, Ministry of Finance. 29-03-2026 Saimun Islam Under Secretary Current Page - 2 / 2

www.cabinet.gov.bd Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh Cabinet Division General Administration Section No: 04.00.0000.000.416.53.0001.25.150 Date: 3 Chaitra 1432 / 17 March 2026 Circular Subject: Cooperation to the Election Commission for smooth conduct of elections in the vacant seats of 41 Bogra-6 and 145 Sherpur-3 constituencies of the 13th National Parliament.

1. The elections for the vacant seats of 41 Bogra-6 and 145 Sherpur-3 constituencies of the 13th National Parliament will be held on Tuesday, 09 April 2026. For the smooth conduct of the said elections, the Election Commission has taken necessary administrative steps. It has been decided to provide administrative support to the Election Commission Secretariat for law and order.
2. For the smooth operation and conduct of the election-related work, it is necessary to depute officers/staff from all ministries/departments and government, semi-government, autonomous, semi-autonomous offices/institutions, as well as from specific offices/institutions. Joint Secretary/Additional Secretary/Deputy Secretary/Assistant Secretary/Upazila Nirbahi Officers may be deputed as needed. In addition to deputing teachers/lecturers from the Education Ministry/Basic and Mass Education Ministry and Religious Affairs Ministry for government, semi-government, and autonomous educational institutions, buildings of various educational institutions may be used free of charge as venues, and institution furniture may be used for election work.
3. For the smooth conduct of election work, cooperation from all government and autonomous officials and staff is mandatory. In the past, they have performed their assigned duties for election work and provided necessary assistance and cooperation to the Election Commission. To ensure free, fair, and impartial elections, the Election Commission Officers (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 is currently in force. If any official/staff delays election-related duties, they will be treated as on leave from the date of non-compliance until released by the Election Commission, and their service will be counted as employment under the Election Commission. While remaining employed, they will continue to perform election-related duties under the supervision of the Election Commission and relevant Deputy Commissioner offices, and must comply with all relevant legal orders or instructions. They will be paid while employed for election duties. Accordingly, it is necessary to ensure that all officials and staff comply with relevant legal instructions.
4. Cooperation to the Election Commission for election work is a mandatory duty for all under Article 126 of the Constitution of the People's Republic of Bangladesh and Article 5 of the 1972 Presidential Order on People's Representation. Furthermore, under Article 44(5) of the 1972 Presidential Order on People's Representation, no official/staff shall be transferred from the time the election schedule is announced until 15 days after the result declaration.
5. In light of the above, the following steps must be taken to ensure smooth conduct of the elections for the vacant seats of 41 Bogra-6 and 145 Sherpur-3 constituencies of the 13th National Parliament: (a) All ministries/departments and authorities must issue necessary orders to their subordinate officials/staff to assist the Election Commission impartially in performing election duties. (b) The Education Ministry/Basic and Mass Education Ministry and Religious Affairs Ministry must depute teachers/lecturers from government, semi-government, and autonomous educational institutions. (c) All ministries/departments and government, semi-government, autonomous offices/institutions/institutions must refrain from granting leave, transferring, or assigning new duties to any officials/staff currently engaged in election work until the election work concludes.
6. Accordingly, these instructions have been issued along with official work to ensure smooth, free, fair, and impartial election conduct, and necessary action is requested. 17-03-2026 Nasimul Gani Secretary, Cabinet Division Phone: 22664144 Fax: 9566559 Email: cab_secy@cabinet.gov.bd Distribution (For information & necessary action):
7. Senior Secretary/Secretary (All).
8. Principal Staff Officer, Ministry of Defence.
9. Inspector General of Police, Bangladesh Police, Dhaka.
10. Director General, RAB.
11. Director General, Bangladesh Ansar.
12. Director General, VDP.
13. Commissioner, Rajshahi Division.
14. Commissioner, Mymensingh Division.
15. Director General, Secondary and Higher Education Authority, Dhaka.
16. Director General, Primary Education Authority, Dhaka.
17. Director General, Madrasah Education Authority, Dhaka.
18. Director General, Technical Education Authority, Dhaka.
19. Director General, Post Office Authority, Dhaka.
20. Deputy Commissioner, Bogra.
21. Deputy Commissioner, Sherpur.
22. Police Circle (All).
23. Upazila Nirbahi Officer, Bogra Sadar, Bogra.
24. Upazila Nirbahi Officer, Shibganj, Sherpur.
25. Upazila Nirbahi Officer, Jhinaigati, Sherpur and
26. Senior System Analyst, ICIT Cell, Cabinet Division (With request to update Cabinet Division website). Copy to: Current Page - 2 / 3 All officers, Cabinet Division. 17-03-2026 Tania Afroz Under Secretary Current Page - 3 / 3