Questions have been raised about the current Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal and his colleagues.
Elections are of paramount importance to a country’s quality of democratic governance.
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It is heartening to see that the media has been preparing statements based on the information in affidavits submitted by the candidates who are running for parliament.
AL-nominated and AL independent candidates will have enough AL supporters to represent a decent voter turnout.
Observation by local and foreign observers may help add credence to the status of fairness of election and make them credible at home and abroad, the chief election commissioner (CEC) said in a letter to the EU.
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BNP Standing Committee Member Moudud Ahmed terms the Gazipur City Corporation polls as an acid test for both the government and the Election Commission and warns the government of dire consequences if ‘Khulna-style’ election is held there on June 26.
The Election Commission yesterday announced mayoral polls in Rajshahi, Barisal, and Sylhet city corporations on July 30, creating the ground for another round of battle of ballots in the runup to the parliamentary elections likely in December.
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir demands immediate formation of a fresh Election Commission so that the next general election is held in a free, fair and credible manner.
BNP Standing Committee Member Moudud Ahmed blasts the Election Commission for its move to amend Election Code of Conduct Rules, 2016 and said it is part of the government's conspiracy.
In line with the ruling Awami League's recommendations, the Election Commission yesterday decided to allow lawmakers to participate in city corporation election campaigns.
BNP demands the reconstitution of the Election Commission as it said the current Commission is not capable of conducting a credible national election.
BNP demands the Election Commission take steps to stop the arrest and harassment of its leaders and activists by police in Khulna to hold Tuesday's city election in a credible manner.
Election Commission sets June 26 for Gazipur City Corporation election.
In addition to staying the previous High Court order, the apex court has directed the Election Commission to arrange the Gazipur city polls by June 28, which was originally scheduled for May 15.
The Election Commission has sent an official of joint secretary rank to Khulna to “assist” the returning officer, who is said to be a former leader of Chhatra Dal, during the upcoming city corporation polls.
