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
5 Khulna mayoral aspirants’ nomination accepted
The Election Commission (EC) accepts nomination papers of five candidates for the mayoral post of Khulna City Corporation polls scheduled for May 15.
EC drafts changes in 38 constituencies of 16 dists
The Election Commission publishes a draft bringing change in 38 constituencies of 16 districts.
Over 2.29cr voters increased in 10yrs
The total number of voters in the country has gone up by 2,29,64,880 since 2008, according to the latest data published by the Election Commission (EC).
3 left-leaning parties meet EC, place 18pt proposals
Three left-leaning political parties meet the Election Commission (EC) and place 18-point proposal to hold the 11th parliamentary election in a free, fair and credible manner.
Decision on DNCC by-polls soon: EC acting secy
Election Commission Acting Secretary Helaluddin Ahmed says that the commission will take a decision on the by-polls to the mayoral post of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) immediately.
Take action if false info in affidavit, Shujan tells EC
Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (Shujan) urges the Election Commission (EC) to take stern action against contestants of the next parliamentary elections if they provide false information in the affidavit.
EC invites 71 media personalities for talks
The Election Commission (EC) invites 71 senior journalists for holding a two-day dialogue on August 16 and 17 seeking their opinions and suggestions regarding the 11th parliamentary polls.
AL, BNP, JSD file income report to EC
Ruling Awami League, BNP and Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD-Inu) submit annual reports on income and expenditure to the Election Commission (EC).
CCC polls: BNP at EC office to file complains
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Rizvi Ahmed reaches the Election Commission (EC) to submit a statement over irregularities at the local administration in Comilla City Corporation polls scheduled to be held on March 30.
Ctg AL MP sued over assaulting polls officer
A case is filed against Chittagong Awami League Lawmaker Mustafizur Rahman Chowdhury for allegedly assaulting an upazila election officer last Wednesday.