The Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) is preparing for local government elections anticipated to begin in late October of this year. A proposed budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year allocates 4,400.79 crore taka (approximately $440 million USD) to the commission. The proposal was presented by Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury during the national budget presentation to parliament on Thursday, June 11th. The overall national budget proposed totals 9.38 lakh crore taka. This increased funding is likely intended to cover the logistical and security costs associated with conducting the upcoming elections. Details regarding specific allocations within the EC budget were not immediately available. The budget reflects the government’s commitment to holding local elections as scheduled.