Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs)

Electronic Voting Machines: Tk 940cr lost due to poor upkeep

Electronic voting machines, first introduced in 2011 in Bangladesh, and touted as a great tool for voters to exercise their franchise, were adopted on a large scale for voting in six constituencies in 2018.

Govt suspends purchase of 2 lakh EVMs

Last year, the EC sent a proposal to the planning ministry to purchase two lakh electronic voting machines and their management with Tk 8,711.44 crore.

Why is the EC so adamant to buy EVMs?

New details show questionable methods being applied to buy EVMs

Is Gaibandha-5 by-poll a prelude to the main show?

EC’s action in Gaibandha-5 on Wednesday was commendable.

EVM neglect is EC's failure

Will the EC take any steps to address the crisis of confidence it's facing?

Why this relentless push for EVMs?

EC’s actions are failing to inspire trust in the democratic process

If opinions can be changed, who says the poll results won’t be?

ECs in Bangladesh have historically faced controversies

Elections to 61 zila parishads Oct 17

Elections to 61 zila parishads will take place on October 17 using electronic voting machines (EVMs).

November 11, 2023
November 11, 2023
November 11, 2023
November 11, 2023

Electronic Voting Machines: Tk 940cr lost due to poor upkeep

Electronic voting machines, first introduced in 2011 in Bangladesh, and touted as a great tool for voters to exercise their franchise, were adopted on a large scale for voting in six constituencies in 2018.

January 23, 2023
January 23, 2023

Govt suspends purchase of 2 lakh EVMs

Last year, the EC sent a proposal to the planning ministry to purchase two lakh electronic voting machines and their management with Tk 8,711.44 crore.

November 25, 2022
November 25, 2022

Why is the EC so adamant to buy EVMs?

New details show questionable methods being applied to buy EVMs

October 13, 2022
October 13, 2022

Is Gaibandha-5 by-poll a prelude to the main show?

EC’s action in Gaibandha-5 on Wednesday was commendable.

September 28, 2022
September 28, 2022

EVM neglect is EC's failure

Will the EC take any steps to address the crisis of confidence it's facing?

September 20, 2022
September 20, 2022

Why this relentless push for EVMs?

EC’s actions are failing to inspire trust in the democratic process

September 20, 2022
September 20, 2022

If opinions can be changed, who says the poll results won’t be?

ECs in Bangladesh have historically faced controversies

August 23, 2022
August 23, 2022

Elections to 61 zila parishads Oct 17

Elections to 61 zila parishads will take place on October 17 using electronic voting machines (EVMs).

June 7, 2022
June 7, 2022

Who is afraid of EVMs and why?

CEC Kazi Habibul Awal recently said there was no scope for showing muscle power during voting if the electronic voting machines (EVMs) are used during the 2023 general election in Bangladesh.

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