CEC Kazi Habibul Awal

Fair, credible polls important for economy, future: CEC

Unfortunate that some foreign countries are exerting pressure on Bangladesh centring polls, he says

Are we running in circles?

The only way out of a controversial election is dialogue

Find way to end political deadlock

Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal yesterday urged all political parties to find a solution to end the political impasse.

Election Commission's burden of a looming non-inclusive election

Has the EC played its due role? Or have its actions—or rather inactions—contributed to the current political crisis?

Opinion / Our Election Commission's critical failings

Can anyone be blamed for concluding that the EC is partisan and incapable of performing impartially and independently?

Observers may help add credence to fairness of polls, CEC says in reply to EU

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.

Don't be fooled by the RPO amendment

The EC's rush in revising the RPO meant allowing the ruling party to impose their wish in the codification process.

CEC Awal in Khulna ahead of KCC polls

Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal is on a visit to Khulna ahead of the Khulna City Corporation Election scheduled to take place on June 12..He reached the district last night, reports our Khulna correspondent..The CEC is scheduled to take part as chief guest at a views ex

What message does the CEC's comment on black money convey?

One recent comment by Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal caught the attention of many.

January 4, 2023
January 4, 2023

Gaibandha-5 by-polls begin amid thin presence of voters

Voting of the Gaibandha-5 by-polls began this morning amid a thin presence of voters.

December 2, 2022
December 2, 2022

Irregularities abound in Gaibandha-5 by-polls

We would like to commend the EC for diligently doing its job

December 2, 2022
December 2, 2022

Gaibandha by-election: Irregularities well-orchestrated

The Election Commission recommended punishment for 134 officials involved in Gaibandha-5 by-polls after its probe found their involvement in irregularities and negligence in performing duties.

August 13, 2022
August 13, 2022

Call for electoral reforms comes to the fore

From a staggered national election to a proportional representation system -- the Election Commission has been flooded with a whopping number of proposals placed by 28 political parties on the electoral reforms during the recently concluded dialogue.

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