Election Commission
Analysis / Managing expectations the challenge for EC
The EC was a rubber stamp to legalise AL's usurpation of power in last three elections
EC registration: SC restores Jamaat’s appeal against scrapping
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court yesterday restored an appeal that challenged a High Court verdict scrapping the Jamaat-e-Islami’s registration with the Election Commission as a political party.
Futility of restoring the non-party caretaker government
We must first acknowledge that the Bangladesh Constitution has failed to maintain a robust democratic system.
Reform the system, politics will fall in line
But let's remember, this victory is just the beginning—10 percent of the journey. The real challenge lies ahead. This is where we, Sri Lankans, faltered.
Can a proportional representation system ensure better democracy?
In the PR system, each party may be required to pay a certain amount of money as security fee against each of its nominated candidates.
Time to declare EVMs’ end
The machines that still remain functional have only four years of their lifespan left.
People's loss of faith in elections: To what extent is the EC to blame?
The EC's attempts to portray the election as participatory and fair seem to have been more focused on appearance than on genuine efforts to achieve these goals.
Observing the ‘election observers’
Bangladesh now has a new government, determined through an election held on January 7 that was described as “controversial" in well-known international press
The election is not the endgame
“What’s the point of this election?” Its winner has already been predetermined.
Will the EC live up to its mandate?
The Election Commission (EC) held a post-dialogue press briefing on October 26. At the briefing, the Chief Election Commissioner said that the commission must conduct elections in accordance with the laws made by the government. His statement, although significant, raises serious concerns.
EC announces Rangpur city polls schedule
The Election Commission announces the schedule for Rangpur City Corporation elections, scheduled for December 21.
UN offers to work on cutting polls violence
The UN has expressed willingness to work with the Election Commission to reduce the risk of electoral violence in the next parliamentary polls scheduled to be held late next year.
Engaging the youth in electoral process
As Bangladesh gears up for what may very well turn out to be the most crucial political exercise in its history, questions have arisen about the level of youth participation in electoral politics.
‘Decision on army deployment when polls near’
The Election Commission will decide later whether to deploy army as the next general elections are still far away, Chief Election Commissioner says.
Most parties want army deployment during election
During the polls talks with the Election Commission, most political parties wanted the deployment of the army and dissolution of
AL won't budge on polls under incumbents
During its dialogue with the Election Commission today, the ruling Awami League is going to place an 11-point proposal, including
EC talks: BNP’s proposal to be a milestone, says Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says his party will place a set of proposals before the Election Commission during its talks to hold the 11th parliamentary election in free, fair and credible manner.
Workers Party for polls under incumbent govt
Workers Party of Bangladesh yesterday recommended holding the next general elections under the incumbent Awami League government.
EC to meet BNP, AL Oct 15, 18 for polls
The Election Commission will hold dialogues with BNP and ruling party Awami League on October 15 and 18 respectively as part of its ongoing dialogue with political parties ahead of elections.