A media centre has been opened at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon to provide logistical support to local and foreign journalists in the elections.
Internet, fax, printer, laptops, and other facilities to do briefings will be available at the centre.
PID officials will be in the centre constantly till Monday to provide support.
Following the center's opening, Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal said: "There will be modern facilities available for representatives of domestic and foreign media who will come, stay, and try to collect information."
Journalists will be crucial in highlighting the electoral process's transparency and visibility, he added.
According to him, there is less possibility for misunderstanding, credibility issues, and acceptance if openness can be shown and the situation is genuinely positive.
Notably, the 12th national election will take place on Sunday.
1519 candidates from 27 political parties are contesting in the election. Besides, there are 404 independent candidates.
