Article 118 of the Constitution provides for the establishment of an Election Commission for Bangladesh consisting of the Chief Election Commissioner and not more than four Election Commissioners. The appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (if any) is made by the President. When the Election Commission consists of more than one person, the Chief Election Commissioner is to act as its Chairman. Under the Constitution the term of office of any Election Commissioner is five years from the date on which he enters upon office.

Election Management: The Election Commission is responsible for the overall management of elections, including the preparation of electoral rolls, delimitation of constituencies, and the conduct of polls.

Voter Registration: The Commission oversees the process of voter registration and maintains an up-to-date electoral roll, ensuring eligible citizens are enrolled to vote.

Candidate Nomination: The Commission receives and scrutinizes nomination papers from political parties and independent candidates, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.

Election Monitoring: The Commission monitors the election process to ensure adherence to electoral rules and regulations, preventing any malpractice, manipulation, or irregularities.

Election Campaign Oversight: The Commission regulates and monitors election campaigns to ensure fair competition among political parties and candidates, enforcing rules related to campaign financing and codes of conduct