bangladesh election
Justice Zubayer leads EC search committee
In a major development, the interim government yesterday formed a six-member search committee led by Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury, a judge of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, to constitute a new Election Commission.
Asif Nazrul clarifies statement on election; says decision rests with chief adviser
A day after commenting on the possibility of the next election being held in 2025, Law Adviser Asif Nazrul today clarified that only the chief adviser of the interim government has the authority to make such an announcement
Asif Nazrul, army chief's election remarks not govt stance: Religious Affairs Adviser
National election to be held after state reforms
It could be possible to hold polls by next year
Law Adviser Asif Nazrul has said the next parliamentary polls may take place by 2025 after the completion of preparations, including the formation of a new Election Commission through a search committee.
Proposals for a balanced government
The debates about Bangladesh's forthcoming constitution have been lively, involving many participants.
Reforms vital before the election is held
No specific timeframe was proposed by anyone in the government until now
Legitimate reforms, polls not possible without AL
Sajeeb Wazed Joy, the son of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, said he was happy with the army chief’s timeline for elections within 18 months, though it was later than expected, but warned that genuine reform and polls were impossible without her party.
Reaction / Army chief mentions interim govt time frame for the first time
"If you ask me, then I will say 18 months should be the time frame by which we should enter into a democratic process," he said
The urgent path out of Bangladesh’s current fragility
Having analysed the drivers of democratic transitions in the context of Bangladesh, on balance, we may still be on track to beat the odds.
EVMs and a mind-reading election commissioner
Did you know that mind-reading was an essential trait for the job of an election commissioner? I did not.
Tk 642cr EVMs unusable for a lack of upkeep
At least 27,900 EVMs worth around Tk 642 crore have become unusable for a lack of proper storage facility and maintenance, show Election Commission documents.
Why election 2023 needs to be different from the last two
An acceptable election depends on the Election Commission's ability to display its grit and resolve, exercise its writ, remain neutral, and be prompt to address complaints and proactive in detecting violations.
EC starts registration process for new political parties
The Election Commission today (May 26, 2022) started the registration process for new political parties.
Are EVMs crucial for national election?
The Election Commission is meeting with various political and non-political parties and individuals to hold a fair and acceptable national election -- and within the discussion, the use of electronic voting machines or EVMs is getting the attention in the political arena. But why is the EVM debate so crucial especially when the national election is closing in?
German ambassador says not happy being quoted by 3rd party after meeting BNP leaders
Germany wishes for participatory polls of Bangladesh as democracy and human rights are key to the country’s foreign policy.
It is not the system but its misuse that is at fault
The idiomatic expression, “Don't throw the baby out with the bath water”, is not something we expect to use every day. The origin of it
UK minister for fair polls in Bangladesh
British Minister Lord Tariq Ahmad reiterates the UK’s expectations of free, fair and inclusive upcoming parliamentary elections in Bangladesh.
Voter list updating starts July 25
The Election Commission (EC) will start enlisting new voters across Bangladesh from July 25 in a bid to update the existing voter list.
BNP to win landslide victory in JS polls under neutral admin: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir reiterates that his party will participate in the next general election if it is held under an impartial and non-party administration.