Elections

Elections

EC cancels deal with Bangladesh Computer Council for NID services

ASM Humayun Kabir, director general of the National Identity Registration Wing at the EC, made the disclosure while talking to reporters at Nirbachan Bhaban today.

7h 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

2d 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

3d 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.

4d 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.

4d 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.

6d 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.

6d ago

No election before trial of AL: Jatiya Nagorik Committee

He further said if there is an election before the trial of 2024, the 2,000 martyrs and millions injured will not get any justice

6d ago

Cabinet okays draft law on remuneration, privileges for ECs

The government is set to create a new law determining the salaries of the chief election commissioner (CEC) and election commissioners (ECs)

7m ago

2nd phase of UZ polls: Voter turnout could be low this time too

A total of 156 upazilas will go to polls today in the second phase of the upazila parishad elections amid concerns over a low voter turnout.

7m ago

Moulvibazar Sadar upazila election postponed

The Election Commission (EC) has postponed the Moulvibazar Sadar upazila election, which was scheduled for tomorrow

7m ago

More than 57pc aspirants businesspeople

More than 57 percent candidates running in the second phase of the upazila polls are businesspeople, according to the affidavits they submitted to the Election Commission.

7m ago

Phase 2 UZ Polls: AL working to contain feuds, increase turnout

Shifting focus from its earlier position to keep relatives of its lawmakers from the upazila election, the ruling Awami League now seeks to minimise internal feuds centering on the polls and increase the voter turnout.

7m ago

UZ Election: 3 hurt in pre-polls violence in Tangail

At least three people were injured early yesterday during separate clashes among the supporters of two vice-chairman candidates competing in tomorrow’s upazila elections in Tangail’s Bhuapur.

7m ago

Businesspersons dominate 2nd phase of upazila polls

Businesspersons continue to dominate the list of candidates contesting the upazila parishad elections, as more than 57 percent of the total aspirants mentioned business as their profession in their affidavits submitted to the Election Commission

7m ago

HC declares Chhagalnaiya upazila chairman illegal

The High Court yesterday declared Mejbaul Haider Chowdhury Sohel as Feni's Chhagalnaiya Upazila chairman illegal, as he was declared elected uncontested in 2019 and has been holding the office without official gazette and taking oath.

7m ago

EC seeks action against addl DIG for collecting brother’s nomination

The Election Commission has directed the home ministry to take action against Additional Deputy Inspector General of Police Md Moniruzzaman for participating in election activities on behalf of his younger brother

7m ago

Complaint filed for cancelling Sreepur upazila chairman aspirant's candidacy

A complaint has been filed seeking cancellation of a chairman aspirant’s candidacy for contesting Sreepur upazila elections scheduled to be held on May 21

7m ago