Election Commission
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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.
THE FOG OF OPINION POLLS
Perhaps Congress leaders think that things cannot get any worse after the nadir of 2014. Maybe they should think again. The reason is clear. Congress political tactics this year have floated out of the range of common sense.
‘Dec 20-24 suitable for municipal polls’
An election commissioner says it will be suitable for the Election Commission (EC) if municipal polls are held in the third week of December.
Telcos sign deals to access NID database today
Telecom operators will sign deals with the Election Commission today to get access to the national identification database to introduce biometric registration system for new SIM cards.
Tangail-4 by-polls stayed till Jan 31
The Supreme Court extends till January 31 its order that had stayed the process for holding Tangail-4 by-polls. It asks High Court to hear and dispose of a rule issued over the nomination of Krishak Shramik Janata League President Abdul Kader Siddique by this time.
Moulvibazar-3 by-polls Dec 8
The by-election to the Moulvibazar-3 constituency will be held on December 8, the Election Commission announced today.
SC stays Tangail-4 by-polls process till Nov 2
The Supreme Court stays process for holding Tangail-4 by-polls till November 2.
15 EC officials receive death threats
A suspected extortionist demands toll from 15 Election Commission officials and threatens to kill them or kidnap their children if his demand goes unheeded.
Accept Kader Siddique’s nomination, HC tells EC
Eight days after the Election Commission (EC) declined to accept the nomination of Kader Siddique, president of Krishak Sramik Janata League (KSJL), for Tangail-4 by-polls, the High Court asks the EC to allow him take part in the election.
Tangail-4 by-polls Nov 10 instead of Oct 28: EC
The by-election to Tangail-4 constituency will be held on November 10 instead of October 28.
Tangail-4 by-poll on October 28
Election Commission declares that by-poll for Tangail-4 constituency, which fell vacant following resignation of sacked minister Abdul Latif Siddique, will be held on October 28.