The Union Parishad (UP) elections under the local government must be completed before June 6 next year, Election Commissioner Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah has said.

He made the remarks to reporters after an inter-ministerial meeting at the conference room of the Election Commission Secretariat on Thursday afternoon. However, the Election Commission could not finalise the voting date at the meeting.

The election commissioner said the Election Commission might have to revise the proposed election schedule due to various examinations. The number of voting phases could also be reduced. However, the Union Parishad elections must be completed before June 6 next year.

He further said the commission would ensure that the elections do not disrupt examinations. The final election date will be announced as soon as possible.

Sanaullah said examinations are scheduled for November and December, while some time may be available in January. However, Ramadan falls during that period. “We will hold several more discussions. The election date will be finalised at a commission meeting,” he said.