Elections

Elections

EC cancels deal with BCC for NID services

The Election Commission has terminated its contract with Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC) for National Identification (NID) data verification services due to a breach of terms.

1d ago

EVMs won’t be used in future polls

No election will be held using Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), Badiul Alam Majumdar, chief of the Electoral Reform Commission, said yesterday.

1d ago

EC ramps up preparations for national election

The Election Commission, under the stewardship of Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin, has embarked on preparations for the nation's 13th parliamentary election, setting the wheels in motion for what it promises to be a festival time in the country's democratic journey

3d ago

Don't see barriers for AL to join next polls: Badiul Alam Majumdar

Badiul Alam Majumdar, the head of the Election System Reform Commission, today said there are no obstacles to the Awami League's participation in the upcoming 13th national election

5d ago

Polls to take place by June 30, 2026

The next parliamentary polls are expected to take place by June 30, 2026, said Shafiqul Alam, the press secretary to the chief adviser.

6d ago

EC prepared to hold polls by mid-2026

Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin yesterday assured that the government is fully prepared to hold the national election.

6d ago

CA’s polls announcement: BNP seeks specifics, Jamaat okay to wait

BNP leaders welcomed Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus’s announcement on the timeline of national elections but urged a clear and actionable roadmap.

1w ago

Four eminent citizens hail polls timeline

Four eminent citizens responded positively to Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus’s announcement that the next national election would be held either at the end of 2025 or in the first half of 2026.

1w ago

Upazila polls: BB seeks info on candidates to identify loan defaulters

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has asked all the returning officers to provide information about the candidates in the second phase of the Upazila Parishad election to prevent loan defaulters from becoming candidates

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Relatives in UZ Polls: AL chief’s directive for MPs largely unheeded

Awami League lawmakers’ urge to tighten their grip on the grassroots seems to be prevailing over the party president’s directive to have their family members and close relatives withdraw from the upazila parishad polls.

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Upazila Polls: 2,055 aspirants file nominations in second phase

A total of 2,055 aspirants submitted nomination papers to contest in the second phase of upazila elections slated for May 21. In this phase, a total of 160 upazilas will go to polls.

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Second phase of upazila polls: 2,055 submit nomination papers

A total of 2055 aspirants submitted nomination papers for contesting the second phase of upazila elections slated for May 21

8m ago

Make family members quit upazila polls

The ruling Awami League has instructed ministers and its lawmakers to make sure their family members and relatives pull out of the upazila parishad election.

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Abduction allegation: EC summons Singra upazila candidate

The Election Commission today summoned Lutfol Habib, a chairman aspirant for Singra upazila polls in Natore, over allegations of abducting three people, including chairman aspirant for the same upazila Delwar Hossain

8m ago

1,786 to contest first phase of upazila polls

At least 1,786 candidates will contest in the first phase of upazila election as the scrutiny of the nomination papers of the aspirants concluded today

8m ago

Be prepared to face possible impacts of Middle East crisis: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today directed authorities concerned to closely monitor the emerging situation in the Middle East following Iran's retaliatory attack on Israel

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112 upazilas to go to polls on May 29

The third phase of this year's upazila elections will be held on May 29, the Election Commission announced this afternoon

8m ago

Stay off upazila polls or face the music

BNP will take tough organisational actions against those party men who would contest in the upcoming upazila polls ignoring its decision of boycotting the elections.

8m ago