The Election Commission (EC) is considering the "proxy voting system" as the best available option to ensure voting rights for expatriates
The Election Commission, reaffirming that the next parliamentary polls will be held in December, yesterday initiated the registration process for new political parties.
It will not be feasible to hold local elections before the national polls mainly because of the lengthy process and logistics involved, say Election Commission officials.
The list now includes 6,33,30,103 male voters, 6,03,52,415 female voters, and 994 voters of the hijra community
The electoral process finally begins amid huge expectations
President Mohammed Shahabuddin also appointed four commissioners
Record rise in businessmen MPs raises concerns
We are at a loss to understand on what grounds the EC can make such a demand of the government.
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
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.
Government must allow opposition to hold events without interruptions
Six by-polls are proof that there is a lot to be done before general election
But will the EC live up to its obligation?
Voting of the Gaibandha-5 by-polls began this morning amid a thin presence of voters.
A consensus among political parties is essential for holding a good election.
We would like to commend the EC for diligently doing its job
The Election Commission recommended punishment for 134 officials involved in Gaibandha-5 by-polls after its probe found their involvement in irregularities and negligence in performing duties.
New details show questionable methods being applied to buy EVMs
Recent political developments signal an unsteady path to the national election
