About BAJUS
BAJUS Election
Democratic Governance
Election Process
BAJUS is governed by an elected Executive Board, elected democratically by all registered voting members every three years. The election process is overseen by an independent Election Commission.
Next Election: BAJUS Executive Board Election is scheduled for December 2026. Voter registration and nomination forms will be available from September 2026. View election notice →
Election Timeline — 2026
Voter List Publication
August 15, 2026
The preliminary voter list of all eligible BAJUS members will be published on the BAJUS website and at the BAJUS head office. Members may submit objections or corrections within 15 days.
Final Voter List
September 5, 2026
After reviewing all objections, the Election Commission will publish the final voter list. Only members on this list are eligible to vote and stand as candidates.
Nomination Period
September 10 – October 5, 2026
Eligible members may collect and submit nomination forms for all Executive Board positions. Nomination forms available at the BAJUS head office and via the online member portal.
Nomination Scrutiny & Final Candidate List
October 15, 2026
The Election Commission will verify nominations and publish the final list of candidates for each position.
Campaigning Period
October 16 – November 30, 2026
Candidates may campaign within guidelines set by the Election Commission. All campaign materials must be pre-approved and BAJUS premises must not be used for campaigning.
Election Day
December 15, 2026
Voting will take place at designated polling stations across all divisions. Voting hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Postal voting is available for members outside Dhaka.
Results & Inauguration
December 18–20, 2026
Results will be announced within 48 hours. The newly elected Board will be inaugurated at the BAJUS Annual Conference on December 20, 2026.
Democratic Governance
Eligibility to Vote
- Active BAJUS member in good standing
- Membership fees paid up-to-date
- Name on the final voter list
- Valid BAJUS membership card on voting day
Eligibility to Stand as Candidate
- All voter eligibility criteria met
- Minimum 3 consecutive years BAJUS membership
- Owner/proprietor of an active jewellery business
- Valid trade licence & TIN
- No criminal conviction within 5 years
- Not holding any government or conflicting position
Election Commission
The BAJUS Election Commission is an independent body appointed by the General Assembly. For enquiries:
election@bajus.org
+880 2 9559737 (Ext 5)
