Election Commission (EC)

Election Commission must pave the way for fair polls

The electoral process finally begins amid huge expectations

New Election Commission formed with former secy AMM Nasir Uddin as CEC

President Mohammed Shahabuddin also appointed four commissioners

Politics-business mix coming home to roost

Record rise in businessmen MPs raises concerns

How constitutional is the EC’s demand to ban political gatherings?

We are at a loss to understand on what grounds the EC can make such a demand of the government.

No political events other than electioneering from Dec 18: EC

The Election Commission asked the government to take necessary steps so that no one can take up or enforce any political programmes other than what is needed for electioneering from December 18

The human toll of political expediency

Aggrieved BNP families’ pleas for justice deserve proper response

Electoral lip service cannot hide ugly truths

Ongoing treatment of the opposition camp deeply alarming

Right to fair trials extends to BNP, too

The legal process must be rid of any political interference

No excuse good enough for forgoing dialogue

Politicians must give talks a chance to break stalemate

November 4, 2023
November 4, 2023

BNP among nine parties to skip second session of talks with EC

The BNP were among nine parties that skipped today's second session of talks with the Election Commission

November 2, 2023
November 2, 2023

EC invites BNP, other parties to dialogue

The Election Commission has written to the BNP and other registered political parties, inviting them to take part in talks that will be held on November 4, said sources.

October 22, 2023
October 22, 2023

EC invites applications for int’l observers by Nov 21

The EC gives great importance to the observation of the election process for the sake of transparency, it said today in a notice

October 20, 2023
October 20, 2023

The EC must not sell itself short

The election authorities must do more to ensure a conducive environment for the upcoming general election in Bangladesh.

September 20, 2023
September 20, 2023

EC plans longer gap between schedule and election day

The Election Commission is planning to keep more time between the announcement of the national polls schedule and the polling day, so that it can complete its work more smoothly.

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.

August 3, 2023
August 3, 2023

There must be dialogue, yes, but can EC do its job?

EC must create a level playing field for all political parties

August 2, 2023
August 2, 2023

Who do you think they (foreign observers) are?

It is quite intriguing as to why the EC felt it necessary to hold a meeting with an organisation that does not have a clean history of poll monitoring.

July 19, 2023
July 19, 2023

What message emanates from the attack on Hero Alom?

Hero Alom may have been ostracised by our political and cultural elites, but he has a huge fan base among the poor and working class.

July 17, 2023
July 17, 2023

Dhaka-17 by-polls being held peacefully, but turnout low: EC Rashida

Election Commissioner Rashida Sultana said the Dhaka-17 by-election is being held peacefully but with low voter turnout