The upcoming general election and referendum in Bangladesh are drawing significant international attention, with at least 394 international observers and 197 foreign journalists arriving in the country, as reported by the Pakistan News Network. The Bangladesh Election Commission has invited around 60 representatives from foreign election commissions, including high-profile figures such as the chief election commissioners of Bhutan and Nigeria. According to tbsnews, a total of 540 foreign nationals are expected to monitor the elections, highlighting the global interest in ensuring a transparent electoral process. The European Union alone has deployed 200 observers, with 90 short-term observers spread across all 64 administrative districts, as noted by observerbd. This deployment underscores the EU's commitment to democratic governance in Bangladesh, as emphasized by Chief Observer Ivars Ijabs.