Free and fair election is a basic requirement for the triumph of democracy and accordingly part VIII of the constitution of Bangladesh provides for free and fair election. The Election Commission (EC), headed by the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) is endowed with the responsibility of supervising all the elements of an election. Art 119 of the Constitution vests the superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of the electoral rolls for the parliamentary elections and conduct of such election on the Election Commission. The Commission has to supervise, control and direct each and every step of the process to ensure free and fair election.

To ensure the impartiality of elections, The Constitution declares that the Election Commission shall be independent in the exercise of its functions and be subject only to the Constitution and any other law (118(4)).