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
EC doctored parties’ stance on EVM
According to the Election Commission, 17 parties during their talks with the EC opined in favour of using EVMs in the next national polls but The Daily Star found that at least four of them actually spoke against using EVMs.
Reclaiming voters’ trust: EC unveils action plan
Election Commission (EC) has released its action plan for the upcoming 12th parliamentary elections by fixing its challenges, which includes gaining confidence of all political parties to ensure participation of all political parties.
Is Election Commission up to the task?
EC's proposal about journalists is commendable, but a lot more remains to be done
Mahbub Talukdar: A Lonely Sherpa
When Mahbub joined the Election Commission, he knew his days were numbered.
EVM use in 150 seats max
The Election Commission has decided to use EVMs in up to 150 parliamentary seats in the next general election though major opposition political parties still have no confidence in the voting machine.
Free and fair elections: A far-fetched dream or a possible reality?
The issue this country faces is not a lack of active political participation; people want to vote.
CEC hits the nail on the head, but the wrong nail
“Democracy will die if people don’t vote.” This is a very powerful statement from CEC Kazi Habibul Awal.
New Election Commission, Same Old Course?
The Election Commission of Bangladesh has been mired in controversies over the last decade.
EC’s helplessness on AL MP’s matter proves fair election not possible: BNP MP Harun
BNP MP Harunur Rashid today in parliament came down heavily on the Election Commission over its helplessness as the ruling party MP from Comilla-6 AKM Bahauddin Bahar did not leave his constituency despite instructions of the commission.
Voter list upgradation: EC targets more women enrolment
The Election Commission yesterday launched a countrywide campaign to update the voter list when the number of women voters is decreasing due to social and religious grounds and the absence of door-to-door drive over the last two years.