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
Government must be vigilant about fake NIDs and tampered voter lists
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.
Three former chief election commissioners (CECs) today said activities and services of national identity cards should remain with the Election Commission.
Election Commission must investigate forced collection of "fair election" statements from Gaibandha presiding officers
There are a few possible explanations behind why the EC chose to suspend the Gaibandha-5 by-poll
What the suspension of Gaibandha-5 by-poll really means
EC’s action in Gaibandha-5 on Wednesday was commendable.
Will the EC take any steps to address the crisis of confidence it's facing?
At least 27,900 EVMs worth around Tk 642 crore have become unusable for a lack of proper storage facility and maintenance, show Election Commission documents.
EC’s actions are failing to inspire trust in the democratic process
