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.
Letter sent to Khaleda for ‘violating electoral code’
The returning officer of Dhaka North City Corporation sends letter to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia accusing her of violating the electoral code of conduct.
EC working under govt: BNP
BNP accuses the Election Commission of working under the government’s instruction to ensure victory of the ruling party’s mayoral aspirants in the city polls.
BNP criticises EC strategy on army deployment
BNP criticises Election Commission’s strategy over army deployment for the upcoming city elections to Dhaka and Chittagong city corporations.
BNP for army at every polling centres
BNP voices for army deployment at every polling centres during the city corporations polls to ensure free and fair voting.
EC for Apr 26-29 army deployment
The Election Commission has decided to deploy army from April 26 to April 29 in Dhaka and Chittagong city corporations to maintain law and order during the April 28 city polls.
Magura-1 by-election May 30
The by-election to Magura-1 constituency will be held on May 30, Election Commission (EC) announced today.
Mirza Abbas pledges livable Dhaka
Wife of BNP-blessed mayor for Dhaka south city Mirza Abbas unveils his manifesto with a slogan to build a livable Dhaka city.
63pc of CCC candidates are businessmen: Sujon
Most of the mayor and councillor aspirants in the upcoming Chittagong City Corporation elections are businessmen, Sushashoner Jonno Nagorik, a civil society platform, said.
Level playing field not yet ensured: BNP
BNP alleges that the Election Commission has failed to create a level-playing field for all candidates of the upcoming Dhaka and Chittagong City Corporations elections.
Tabith pledges smooth traffic, safe footpaths in Dhaka
BNP-endorsed Dhaka north mayor candidate Tabith Awal announces polls manifesto with high priority on ensuring smooth traffic and making footpaths safer for pedestrians.