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ISLAMABAD: The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) has deployed 56 long-term observers (LTOs) across all 64 districts of Bangladesh to monitor the parliamentary elections scheduled for Feb. 12, state media reported Saturday. The state-run news agency, Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS), reported that the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/eu-to-deploy-large-election-observation-mission-to-bangladesh-state-media" target="_blank" style="color:#0073e6;" rel="noopener noreferrer">observers</a>&nbsp;were deployed following a brief ceremony held at a city hotel, where Deputy Chief Observer Inta Lase underscored their role in assessing the electoral process. &ldquo;The long-term observers are a critical element of our mission. Their observations and insights will ground our impartial and fact-based evaluation of the electoral process,&rdquo; Lase said at the ceremony, according to the report. The EU EOM is following a robust and well-established methodology of long-term, nationwide observation to ensure a balanced and thorough assessment of the electoral process, the state news agency said. Long-term observers According to BSS, the long-term observers will closely monitor key aspects of the election at the regional level and support the analysis of the core expert team based in Dhaka. &ldquo;Our observers will work in teams of two and in their areas of observation, they will meet voters, election officials, candidates, and political parties, as well as citizen observers and youth activists, not only in the cities, but also in small towns and villages,&rdquo; Lase said. The observers have been drawn from European Union member states, Canada, Norway, and Switzerland. Before deployment, they received extensive briefings on the electoral process, political environment, legal framework, and the media and social landscapes in Bangladesh, BSS reported. The mission was deployed following an invitation from the authorities of Bangladesh and is led by Chief Observer Ivars Ijabs, a member of the European Parliament. He officially launched the mission at a press conference on Jan. 11 in Dhaka. Short-term observers As&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/bangladeshs-interim-government-promises-credible-polls-amid-regional-diplomacy-focus" target="_blank" style="color:#0073e6;" rel="noopener noreferrer">election day approaches</a>, the mission will be reinforced by 90 short-term observers, along with observers from diplomatic missions of European Union member states, Canada, Norway, and Switzerland, to observe voting, counting, and tabulation processes. A delegation of members of the European Parliament will also join the mission. At full strength, the European Union Election Observation Mission will comprise about 200 observers from all 27 European Union member states, Canada, Norway, and Switzerland, BSS reported. According to BSS, the mission is expected to present its preliminary findings at a press conference in Dhaka on Feb. 14. A final report with recommendations for future electoral processes will be submitted to the authorities after completion of the entire electoral process and will be made public. European Union officials said the mission operates under a strict code of conduct requiring neutrality and non-interference and conducts its activities in line with the Declaration of Principles for International Election Observation endorsed under United Nations auspices in 2005.

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As election day approaches, the mission will be reinforced by 90 short-term observers, along with observers from diplomatic missions of European Union member states, Canada, Norway, and Switzerland, to observe voting, counting, and tabulation processes.

European Union deploys 56 long-term observers across Bangladesh

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Under-19 cruised into the final of the ACC Men&rsquo;s U19 Asia Cup 2025 after registering a convincing eight-wicket victory over Bangladesh Under-19 in the semi-final at the Sevens Stadium in Dubai on Friday. Pakistan will now meet arch-rivals India in the final scheduled for Sunday, December 21, at the ICC Academy Ground, with the match set to begin at 9:00 am local time. The rain-hit encounter was shortened to 27 overs per side due to overnight showers and a damp outfield. After a delayed start, Pakistan captain Farhan Yousaf opted to field, a call that proved decisive as his bowlers dismissed Bangladesh for 121 in 26.3 overs. Right-arm pacer Abdul Subhan spearheaded the bowling attack with a superb four-wicket spell, tightening the screws in the middle overs. He received solid backing from Huzaifa Ahsan, who claimed two wickets, while Ali Raza, Mohammad Sayyam and Ahmed Hussain took one wicket each. For Bangladesh, Samiun Basir was the top scorer with 33 runs. Chasing a modest target, Pakistan reached 122 for two in just 16.3 overs. Opener Sameer Minhas anchored the innings with an unbeaten 69 off 57 deliveries, hitting six boundaries and two sixes. Usman Khan contributed a quick 27, featuring two fours and two sixes, while Ahmed remained unbeaten on 11 to guide Pakistan comfortably across the line.&nbsp;Scores in brief Bangladesh 121 all out in 26.3 overs (Samiun Basir 33; Abdul Subhan 4-20, Huzaifa Ahsan 2-10) Pakistan 122-2 in 16.3 overs (Sameer Minhas 69*, Usman Khan 27)Player of the match: Abdul Subhan (Pakistan U19)

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The Greenshirts will face India in the final on Sunday.

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