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.
BNP’s allegation not specific: EC
BNP’s allegations of irregularities in Khulna City Corporation polls are not specific, Election Commissioner Shahadat Hossain Chowdhury say.
No army deployment in local govt polls: EC
The Election Commission has decided not to deploy army in local government elections, including in Gazipur and Khulna city corporation polls scheduled to be held on May 15.
Fair polls can’t be held without army deployment: Shujan
Urging the Election Commission (EC) to remain alert and watchful ahead of the next general election, Sushasoner Jonno Nagorik (Sujan), a civil society platform, says that the army deployment is imperative in holding the next parliamentary election in a free, fair and credible manner.
MPs likely to be allowed in city polls campaigns
Following the ruling Awami League's request, the Election Commission is considering an amendment to the electoral
By-polls to 2 JS seats on March 13
The by-polls to Gaibandha-1 and Brahmanbaria-1 will be held on March 13 as the Election Commission yesterday announced the polls schedules for the two parliamentary constituencies.
DNCC By-polls: EC seeks stay on HC order
The Election Commission has filed two separate leave-to-appeal petitions with the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the High Court order that has halted the process for holding a by-election to the Dhaka North City Corporation.
EC seeks stay on HC order against DNCC by-polls
The Election Commission has filed two separate leave-to-appeal petitions with the Supreme Court seeking stay on the High Court order that halted the process for holding by-election to Dhaka North City Corporation mayor election.
EC to decide on DNCC by-polls in a few days
The Election Commission will decide within a day or two when the by-polls to the mayoral post of Dhaka North City Corporation will be held, acting secretary of the commission Helaluddin Ahmed said yesterday.
Army may not be given power of arrest
The army is unlikely to get back the power to arrest anyone for violating electoral laws on the polling day.
EC to introduce ‘Voters’ Day’
The Election Commission decides to observe “Voters’ Day” to encourage youngsters who are eligible to register themselves in electoral rolls and exercise their right to franchise.