They expressed their gratitude to the Election Commission for organising the poll successfully and effectively.
Among others, former US congressman Jim Bates spoke as an election observer.

On Monday, January 8, visiting foreign observers characterised the recently concluded 12th National Parliamentary Election in Bangladesh as “free, fair, and safe.”

All of the observers in attendance agree that, given the circumstances, Bangladesh's 12th National Parliamentary Election was conducted peacefully and with widespread public involvement. During a press briefing at the Jatiya Press Club, observer Terry L. Easley stated, "It was free, fair, and very safe."

According to the US observer, none of the candidates or political parties involved intimidated voters. "Voting rights and democracy will benefit from this."

"There have been a few reported isolated incidents. Such as the unexpected confrontations between the supporters of independent candidates, other parties, and the candidates of the government. However, when we consider the whole election landscape, those incidences pale in comparison, according to Easley.

They expressed their gratitude to the Election Commission for organising the poll successfully and effectively.

Among others, former US congressman Jim Bates spoke as an election observer.

The involvement of female voters was highly valued by the global observers.

Within two weeks to a month, they wanted to release their whole findings to the public.

At a separate media briefing on Sunday night, Jim Bates stated to reporters, "I found (it to be a) very peaceful, free and fair election."


"I’d like to say it’s a free and fair election already," he stated.
"The issue they frequently bring up is low attendance, but that term is misleading. Voting may last for months or perhaps until 5 o'clock in some countries, according to Bates.


Bangladesh, he claimed, had the world's shortest voting period.
Therefore, Bates remarked, "when they say 'low turnout,' that's something to manoeuvre the press."


Bates was a Democratic elected official from San Diego, California, and a former politician. From 1983 to 1991, he was a member of the US House of Representatives for four terms.

Separate press briefings were given by Canadian senator Victor Oh and parliamentarian Chandra Arya.

"On Sunday the citizens of Bangladesh have exercised their fundamental and valuable right to vote and chose their representatives," stated the impartial Canadian election monitors. The people of Bangladesh have chosen today, in the genuine spirit of democracy, who will lead the nation for the next five years."

According to Chandra Arya, they will now bide their time until the newly elected representatives of the people take office, assume responsibility for the nation's governance, and fulfil the promises they made during the election campaign.

"We noted that even with the call for boycott, a record number of female candidates and a transgender candidate among the 28 political parties and over 1900 candidates including independents contesting the elections," he stated.

The observers also took note of the Bangladesh Election Commission's initiatives to engage voters, particularly the younger demographic, and urge them to cast ballots.

"We confirmed there was a process within the Bangladesh Election Commission to address any complaints from the voters or the political parties or the candidates," Chandra Arya stated.

"We wish to congratulate the Bangladesh Election Commission on successfully conducting a free and fair elections," he stated.

"With one of us being an elected Member of Canadian Parliament and having contested and won three times in row, we are personally aware of the complexity of managing an election."

The outstanding job done by the Bangladesh Election Commission in assembling all governmental apparatuses and conducting a "free, fair, and successful" election was acknowledged and applauded by the Canadian observers.

Andrey Y. Shuvot, the head of the Russian election monitoring delegation, stated in a separate briefing that they are happy with the peaceful polls.

He assured reporters that these elections were legitimate.

In his succinct remarks, Scottish MP Martyn Day noted that although voter turnout was somewhat low, the election went fairly smoothly.

Hisham Kuhali, the Chief election Officer of Palestine, stated on Sunday that Bangladeshis ought to be pleased with the election processes in place and expressed gratitude for the seamless conclusion of the vote-casting process.

"We observed a calm and quiet election. At a press conference held at a hotel in Dhaka, he informed reporters, "We have not observed any signs of violence."

Voting processes, according to Kuhali, were very easy to follow and basic.

He remarked, "By international standards, this is very good," about the voting process' length.

The foreign observer reported that those assisting voters in casting their ballots are knowledgeable and skilled individuals.

He responded, "We are here to judge the voting procedures," when asked about voter participation. You ought to take pride in your methodology."

Abdihakim Moalliam, a member of the Arab Parliament, called the election "smooth" and extremely well-run.

Noting that Bangladesh's democratic experiment was a brilliant example of peace and unity, he expressed his appreciation for it.

The international observers made multiple Centre visits.

Currently, 127 foreign observers are in Dhaka to witness the 12th national parliamentary election.