Elections

Elections

Party Registration: EC flags six discrepancies in the NCP application

The Election Commission has identified six discrepancies in the application submitted by the National Citizen Party seeking registration as a political party ahead of the upcoming 13th national election.

23h ago

EC removes ‘boat’ symbol from its website

After the suspension of the Awami League’s registration, the Election Commission yesterday removed the party’s polls symbol, “boat,” from its website.

4d ago

NCP meets CEC to discuss election symbol

A five-member delegation of the National Citizen Party (NCP) met Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin

1w ago

BNP urges EC to ensure polls atmosphere

The BNP yesterday urged the Election Commission to swiftly complete all preparations for the election and ensure a conducive environment for it.

1w ago

EC wants power to void result of constituency

With preparations underway for the upcoming national polls, the Election Commission (EC) is set to propose legal amendments to restore its power to cancel the election results of an entire constituency if irregularities are found.

1w ago

EC to register voters in five more countries

The Election Commission (EC) has received approval from the foreign ministry to begin voter registration of Bangladeshi expatriates in five additional countries, including the US.

1w ago

EC rules out 'Shapla' as election symbol

National Citizen Party had sought 'Shapla' as its electoral symbol

1w ago

Canada asks if election date is finalised, CEC says ‘no’

The country shows interest in election preparations

1w ago

National election: EC working on both Feb, Apr timelines

No discussion took place on the election date during the meeting with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, said Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin yesterday.

2w ago

Draft polls code seeks to regulate digital campaigns

The Election Commission is likely to have a set of guidelines in its electoral code of conduct for the use of social media in campaigning.

3w ago

EC aims to procure polls materials by September

The Election Commission (EC) has stepped up preparations for the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election, aiming to complete the procurement of all necessary electoral materials by September.

3w ago

Hold local body polls before nat’l election

Jamaat-e-Islami yesterday urged the Election Commission to hold local government polls under the interim government before the upcoming 13th national election.

3w ago

Mob assaults ex-CEC Nurul Huda before his arrest

Former chief election commissioner KM Nurul Huda, who oversaw the 2018 national polls, was arrested after a mob assaulted him at his Uttara residence yesterday evening,

3w ago

Interim govt issues statement following Nurul Huda's arrest

The government took note of the chaotic situation created by a "mob" during the arrest and the physical assault on the accused

3w ago

Fair polls not possible without govt support: CEC

A free and fair election is not possible without the cooperation of the government no matter how independent the Election Commission is, said Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin yesterday.

4w ago

NCP applies for EC reg tomorrow

Each office bearer, including the president and general secretary of the National Citizen Party (NCP), will be allowed to serve a maximum of two terms in their lifetime in either post, according to the approved draft charter adopted at the party’s sixth general meeting yesterday.

4w ago

13th national Election: EC moves forward with preparations

Ahead of the 13th national parliamentary election, the Election Commission (EC) has requested updated information on minor repairs at educational institutions used or likely to be used as polling centres.

1m ago

CEC declares ‘zero tolerance’ against election rigging

No one will be spared if they resort to violence or irregularities, he says

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