Bangladesh Election Commission

New voter list to take 10 months

The Election Commission Secretariat has informed Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser to the interim government, earlier this month about the preparations needed to hold a free and fair election as political parties’ calls for polls grow louder.

Balancing diplomacy, reform and competitiveness

The core competitiveness of Bangladesh is tied to our culture.

Zayed Khan to attend ‘Bangladesh Festival London’ alongside rock guru James

This time the popular actor Zayed Khan has traveled to London, accompanied by rock guru James. The duo is all set to participate in the upcoming concert titled "Bangladesh Festival London", scheduled to take place on May 26-27.

‘The right to fear-free democratic opposition must be ensured’

Shantanu Majumder, a professor of political science at the University of Dhaka, talks about his thoughts on Bangladesh’s recent national election and its implications on society and opposition parties, in an interview with Afia Jahin of The Daily Star.

New Election Commission, Same Old Course?

The Election Commission of Bangladesh has been mired in controversies over the last decade.

Chandpur mayoral polls on October 10, EVMs to be used

The election to the mayoral post of Chandpur municipality, which was postponed following the death of BNP mayoral candidate Shafiqur Rahman Bhuiyan, will now be held on October 10.

‘Controlled’ elections are the new normal in Bangladesh: Shujan

Sushashoner Jonno Nagorik (Shujan), a civil society platform for good governance, says the Election Commission has failed once again to hold an election in a free, fair and neutral manner as the recently held Dhaka city corporation elections were “controlled”.

Dhaka City Polls: Turnout under 20pc in one third of centres

The turnout was less than 20 percent in 709 centres in the February 1 Dhaka city polls, shows Election Commission data on all the 2,468 centres released yesterday.

Lack of opposition presence at centres made polls questionable: Mahbub Talukder

The lack of representation of opposition parties at voting centres has made the election questionable, Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukder opine while talking to journalists on the recently concluded Dhaka city polls.

October 30, 2024
October 30, 2024

New voter list to take 10 months

The Election Commission Secretariat has informed Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser to the interim government, earlier this month about the preparations needed to hold a free and fair election as political parties’ calls for polls grow louder.

October 24, 2024
October 24, 2024

Balancing diplomacy, reform and competitiveness

The core competitiveness of Bangladesh is tied to our culture.

May 23, 2024
May 23, 2024

Zayed Khan to attend ‘Bangladesh Festival London’ alongside rock guru James

This time the popular actor Zayed Khan has traveled to London, accompanied by rock guru James. The duo is all set to participate in the upcoming concert titled "Bangladesh Festival London", scheduled to take place on May 26-27.

January 14, 2024
January 14, 2024

‘The right to fear-free democratic opposition must be ensured’

Shantanu Majumder, a professor of political science at the University of Dhaka, talks about his thoughts on Bangladesh’s recent national election and its implications on society and opposition parties, in an interview with Afia Jahin of The Daily Star.

June 14, 2022
June 14, 2022

New Election Commission, Same Old Course?

The Election Commission of Bangladesh has been mired in controversies over the last decade.

September 4, 2020
September 4, 2020

Chandpur mayoral polls on October 10, EVMs to be used

The election to the mayoral post of Chandpur municipality, which was postponed following the death of BNP mayoral candidate Shafiqur Rahman Bhuiyan, will now be held on October 10.

February 24, 2020
February 24, 2020

‘Controlled’ elections are the new normal in Bangladesh: Shujan

Sushashoner Jonno Nagorik (Shujan), a civil society platform for good governance, says the Election Commission has failed once again to hold an election in a free, fair and neutral manner as the recently held Dhaka city corporation elections were “controlled”.

February 6, 2020
February 6, 2020

Dhaka City Polls: Turnout under 20pc in one third of centres

The turnout was less than 20 percent in 709 centres in the February 1 Dhaka city polls, shows Election Commission data on all the 2,468 centres released yesterday.

February 4, 2020
February 4, 2020

Lack of opposition presence at centres made polls questionable: Mahbub Talukder

The lack of representation of opposition parties at voting centres has made the election questionable, Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukder opine while talking to journalists on the recently concluded Dhaka city polls.

February 1, 2020
February 1, 2020

Instant reaction: Who ensures congenial polls atmosphere?

But isn’t it the responsibility of the Election Commission to create a congenial atmosphere for holding a free and fair election?