Election Commission (EC)

We must be careful in granting legitimacy to name-only parties

Many political parties seeking registration fail to meet basic requirements

EC bans posters in upcoming national election

Draft code of conduct finalised with tougher rules, eco-friendly campaign focus

NCP stages protest at EC office, demands reconstitution of commission

The protest, organised by the party's Dhaka Metropolitan Committee, commenced at 12:00pm

EC considers 'proxy voting’ best option to ensure expatriates' voting rights

The Election Commission (EC) is considering the "proxy voting system" as the best available option to ensure voting rights for expatriates

EC starts process to register new political parties

The Election Commission, reaffirming that the next parliamentary polls will be held in December, yesterday initiated the registration process for new political parties.

Local polls not feasible by Dec

It will not be feasible to hold local elections before the national polls mainly because of the lengthy process and logistics involved, say Election Commission officials.

Bangladesh’s voter count now 12.36 crore: EC draft list

The list now includes 6,33,30,103 male voters, 6,03,52,415 female voters, and 994 voters of the hijra community

Election Commission must pave the way for fair polls

The electoral process finally begins amid huge expectations

New Election Commission formed with former secy AMM Nasir Uddin as CEC

President Mohammed Shahabuddin also appointed four commissioners

July 7, 2025
July 7, 2025

We must be careful in granting legitimacy to name-only parties

Many political parties seeking registration fail to meet basic requirements

June 19, 2025
June 19, 2025

EC bans posters in upcoming national election

Draft code of conduct finalised with tougher rules, eco-friendly campaign focus

May 21, 2025
May 21, 2025

NCP stages protest at EC office, demands reconstitution of commission

The protest, organised by the party's Dhaka Metropolitan Committee, commenced at 12:00pm

March 17, 2025
March 17, 2025

EC considers 'proxy voting’ best option to ensure expatriates' voting rights

The Election Commission (EC) is considering the "proxy voting system" as the best available option to ensure voting rights for expatriates

March 11, 2025
March 11, 2025

EC starts process to register new political parties

The Election Commission, reaffirming that the next parliamentary polls will be held in December, yesterday initiated the registration process for new political parties.

March 2, 2025
March 2, 2025

Local polls not feasible by Dec

It will not be feasible to hold local elections before the national polls mainly because of the lengthy process and logistics involved, say Election Commission officials.

January 2, 2025
January 2, 2025

Bangladesh’s voter count now 12.36 crore: EC draft list

The list now includes 6,33,30,103 male voters, 6,03,52,415 female voters, and 994 voters of the hijra community

November 22, 2024
November 22, 2024

Election Commission must pave the way for fair polls

The electoral process finally begins amid huge expectations

November 21, 2024
November 21, 2024

New Election Commission formed with former secy AMM Nasir Uddin as CEC

President Mohammed Shahabuddin also appointed four commissioners

January 11, 2024
January 11, 2024

Politics-business mix coming home to roost

Record rise in businessmen MPs raises concerns