Bangladesh Bar Council, a statutory body regulating the country’s lawyers, has postponed its May 19 election due to the ongoing energy crisis.
The decision was taken unanimously at a meeting held at the Bar Council building last night, according to a press release.
Members unanimously agreed to defer the election in view of the severe energy crisis across the country, which could significantly disrupt campaign activities of candidates contesting for seven general seats and seven regional seats, the release said.
The decision also followed due consideration of applications and requests from various bar associations, including the Supreme Court Bar Association, Dhaka Bar Association, and Chattogram District Bar Association.
As per a Bar Council meeting held on April 2, the date for the 2026 Bangladesh Bar Council election was fixed for May 19.
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