chief election commissioner (CEC)

EC may change its decision on banning journalists using motorbikes during polls: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal today hinted that the Election Commission might change its decision on banning journalists using motorcycles during elections.

What will it take for our next election to be credible and acceptable to all?

It must be recognised that the election is not a one-day phenomenon – it is a process involving multiple interrelated steps

Will pre-election politics remain peaceful or become violent?

A consensus among political parties is essential for holding a good election.

EC’s helplessness on AL MP’s matter proves fair election not possible: BNP MP Harun

BNP MP Harunur Rashid today in parliament came down heavily on the Election Commission over its helplessness as the ruling party MP from Comilla-6 AKM Bahauddin Bahar did not leave his constituency despite instructions of the commission.

'If they don't come, how will they be seen?'

In the face of allegations that agents of BNP were hardly visible in polling centres across the country, the chief election commissioner (CEC) has claimed that they were not seen because they did not show up in the first place.

Oikyafront demands CEC’s resignation

The opposition alliance Jatiya Oikyafront demands immediate resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner and urges the president to appoint a nonpolitical and neutral person in the post.

Dr Kamal wants CEC replaced

Gonoforum President Dr Kamal Hossain yesterday demanded the replacement of Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda with a credible person for holding a free and fair national election.

BNP urges CEC to deploy army in Khulna, Gazipur city polls

BNP meets the chief election commissioner and requests for deployment of the military in the city corporation elections to Khulna and Gazipur to ensure free and fair polls.

BNP’s allegation not valid: CEC

BNP's allegation of creating obstruction by administration on the way of smooth voting in Rangpur City Corporation polls is not “valid”, Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda says.

August 27, 2023
August 27, 2023

EC may change its decision on banning journalists using motorbikes during polls: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal today hinted that the Election Commission might change its decision on banning journalists using motorcycles during elections.

May 7, 2023
May 7, 2023

What will it take for our next election to be credible and acceptable to all?

It must be recognised that the election is not a one-day phenomenon – it is a process involving multiple interrelated steps

January 4, 2023
January 4, 2023

Will pre-election politics remain peaceful or become violent?

A consensus among political parties is essential for holding a good election.

June 13, 2022
June 13, 2022

EC’s helplessness on AL MP’s matter proves fair election not possible: BNP MP Harun

BNP MP Harunur Rashid today in parliament came down heavily on the Election Commission over its helplessness as the ruling party MP from Comilla-6 AKM Bahauddin Bahar did not leave his constituency despite instructions of the commission.

December 31, 2018
December 31, 2018

'If they don't come, how will they be seen?'

In the face of allegations that agents of BNP were hardly visible in polling centres across the country, the chief election commissioner (CEC) has claimed that they were not seen because they did not show up in the first place.

December 25, 2018
December 25, 2018

Oikyafront demands CEC’s resignation

The opposition alliance Jatiya Oikyafront demands immediate resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner and urges the president to appoint a nonpolitical and neutral person in the post.

November 26, 2018
November 26, 2018

Dr Kamal wants CEC replaced

Gonoforum President Dr Kamal Hossain yesterday demanded the replacement of Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda with a credible person for holding a free and fair national election.

April 17, 2018
April 17, 2018

BNP urges CEC to deploy army in Khulna, Gazipur city polls

BNP meets the chief election commissioner and requests for deployment of the military in the city corporation elections to Khulna and Gazipur to ensure free and fair polls.

December 21, 2017
December 21, 2017

BNP’s allegation not valid: CEC

BNP's allegation of creating obstruction by administration on the way of smooth voting in Rangpur City Corporation polls is not “valid”, Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda says.

July 25, 2017
July 25, 2017

No compromise with fair polls: CEC

Chief Election Commission KM Nurul Huda says that he would not compromise with anyone for the sake of arranging the next general election in a democratic manner.