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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.

March 29, 2016
March 29, 2016

Rangamati UP polls shifted to sixth phase

The Election Commission (EC) reschedules polls to all 49 union parishads (UP) of Rangamati from the third phase on April 23 to the sixth phase in June.

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