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.
EC goes for new smart NID scheme
The Election Commission has decided to take up a state-funded project to distribute smart NID cards among voters following a failed attempt to get the work done through joint finance with the World Bank.
‘Remove gender-gap in electoral roll’
Speakers at a roundtable urge the Election Commission to remove the differences between men and women voters as the numbers of female voters are 26 percent less than the male voters.
Talks on polls now to end next month
The Election Commission is going to extend the September 20 deadline for wrapping up talks with political parties.
EC talks: Jagpa, Biplobi Workers Party for army deployment
Bangladesher Biplobi Workers Party and Jatiya Gonotantrik Party (Jagpa) today urged the Election Commission to deploy army during the next parliamentary election.
‘EC to do whatever needed to hold free polls’
Helal Uddin Ahmed, acting secretary of the Election Commission, says that they will take necessary steps to meet the proposals of different political parties for holding the next general election in a free, fair and inclusive manner.
News Analysis: Saying 'No' is a right too
The issue of having the option of “No” vote in the election has come up again for discussion in the ongoing electoral talks being organised by the Election Commission.
Earn people's trust
Editors and senior journalists suggested that the Election Commission should take all-out steps to earn trust of the people and
EC, journos sit today to talk polls reforms
The Election Commission today begins its two-day talks with editors and senior journalists for their opinions on possible electoral
EC not empowered to hold fair polls: SC
None of the succeeding governments took any step to strengthen the Election Commission with all the powers it needs for holding a free and fair parliamentary election, observed the Supreme Court in the 16th amendment case verdict.
Civil Society Talks with EC: Call for army in polls, 'no vote' system
During their talks with the Election Commission yesterday, most civil society members spoke for restoration of “no vote” system and ensuring a level-playing field for all political parties to hold the election in a free, fair and participatory manner.