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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Election Commission will hold an electoral dialogue with journalists and media personalities on August 16 and 17 as a part of its election roadmap.
During their talks with the Election Commission yesterday, most civil society members spoke for restoration of “no vote” system and ensuring a level-playing field for all political parties to hold the election in a free, fair and participatory manner.
Political opposition BNP alleges that the government and the Election Commission are jointly moving toward holding a “one-sided” and “blueprint” election.
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says the Election Commission has no capacity to put any political party into power.
The Election Commission has announced a “blueprint to bring ruling Awami League to power again,” alleged BNP Secretary General
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says the Election Commission has announced a “blueprint to bring Awami League again in the power”.
Election Commission (EC) can do nothing for creating a level-playing field before the announcement of the schedule for the next parliamentary elections, Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda says.
The Election Commission has asked all the registered political parties to send the name of a person each within seven working days so
The Election Commission is set to open talks with political parties and the civil society on July 31 for opinions on the proposed electoral reforms for holding the next parliamentary elections.
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says that BNP will take part in the next parliamentary election in fear of revoking its registration as a political party.
