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
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
Can ballots ensure free and fair elections?
A genuinely inclusive election depends on a wide range of factors, many of which the Election Commission cannot even begin to address
A farewell to EVMs
While the decision to scrap the EVMs is a step in the right direction, the EC must not lose sight of the fact that there are many other pressing issues that it must address for a free, fair and participatory elections.
Why does the EC want to talk with the BNP anyway?
This sudden move by the Election Commission seems to be for lip service.
EC must do more to empower voters
Business-as-usual approach to dealing with the opposition will not create the right condition for free polls
EC in second year must do a better job
Restoring trust in the electoral process remains the biggest challenge
No change in tune for the EC in its first year
Regaining public confidence and trust in the Election Commission, which have been systematically destroyed by two previous commissions, is undoubtedly a tough task. Unfortunately, it seems the current EC, too, is failing us miserably.
Attacks on BNP are condemnable
Government must allow opposition to hold events without interruptions
Only genuine electoral reform can reignite voter interest
Six by-polls are proof that there is a lot to be done before general election
SC rightly asserts the independence of EC
But will the EC live up to its obligation?