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Fair, credible polls important for economy, future: CEC
Unfortunate that some foreign countries are exerting pressure on Bangladesh centring polls, he says
EC turns a blind eye to polls code violations
The Election Commission appears to be indifferent to the numerous allegations of violations of electoral code of conduct by Awami League and Jatiya Party leaders hoping to run for parliament.
'EC will consider rescheduling polls if BNP, other parties join'
Says Election Commissioner Rashida Sultana
‘EC has to answer many questions’
Sharmeen S Murshid, an election analyst and the chief executive officer of election observation group Brotee, told The Daily Star that she had never seen such an atmosphere before an election in her 20-year career as an election observer.
‘Will this help EC hold fair polls?’
If the Election Commission cannot ensure free and fair elections, it could have at the very least prevented the process of “a potentially fraudulent polls”, said Badiul Alam Majumdar, secretary of Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik.
Next nat'l election on Jan 7
The 12th general election will be on January 7, the Election Commission announced yesterday amid escalating tension between the major political parties over the polls-time government.
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.
National election on January 7
Unveiling the polls schedule, Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal urged all political parties to join the election.
CEC addresses the nation on national polls
Chief Election Commissioner Habibul Awal is addressing the nation to announce the schedule for the 12th parliamentary election.
There will be ‘constitutional gap’ if polls not held by Jan 29: EC Alamgir
Election Commissioner Md Alamgir today said a “constitutional gap” will be created if the next general election is not held by January 29
Why is the EC unable to do its due diligence?
Our Election Commission has selected some organisations for the purpose of election observation which exist only on paper.
Draft Electoral Roll 2022: Women comprise over half of new voters
More female voters have got on the voter list than males during the last registration of prospective voters ahead of the 12th parliamentary election.
How to avoid conflict of interest in resolving election stalemate
Ahead of the general election next year, it is likely that there will be political unrest, social instability and turmoil.
Cumilla city corporation polls begin
Voting in Cumilla City Corporation elections began this morning amid a lack of enthusiasm and excitement among voters about the polls.
We didn’t test the EVM on our own: Dr Kaykobad
The upcoming election is currently, one of the most talked about topics for Bangladeshis. The issues regarding EVM that Awami League has raised has been happily embraced by the Election Commission.
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?
Election Commission is totally independent: PM to Norwegian minister
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (April 25, 2022) said her government has been working on strengthening democratic environment in the country.
Frame law immediately to constitute a new EC
Only a credible institution can retrieve the faith of voters in the electoral system which, as of now, stands severely sapped.
EC tells Whip Atik to stay away from home
The Election Commission asks Atiur Rahman Atik, whip of the parliament, to stay away from his ancestral home in Sherpur ahead of the fourth phase of union parishad polls scheduled for tomorrow.
