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
Gaibandha-5 by-polls begin amid thin presence of voters
Voting of the Gaibandha-5 by-polls began this morning amid a thin presence of voters.
Will pre-election politics remain peaceful or become violent?
A consensus among political parties is essential for holding a good election.
Irregularities abound in Gaibandha-5 by-polls
We would like to commend the EC for diligently doing its job
Gaibandha by-election: Irregularities well-orchestrated
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.
Why is the EC so adamant to buy EVMs?
New details show questionable methods being applied to buy EVMs
The heat is on, but cooler heads must prevail before election
Recent political developments signal an unsteady path to the national election
Don’t let scammers exploit refugees
Government must be vigilant about fake NIDs and tampered voter lists
By-polls irregularities: EC probe finds 100 involved
The Election Commission’s probe committee has found that around 100 people, including election officials, were involved in electoral irregularities during the Gaibandha-5 by-polls on October 12.
NID card services should remain with EC, say 3 ex-CECs
Three former chief election commissioners (CECs) today said activities and services of national identity cards should remain with the Election Commission.
'Fair' statements cannot change the reality of Gaibandha by-poll
Election Commission must investigate forced collection of "fair election" statements from Gaibandha presiding officers