EVM
Time to declare EVMs’ end
The machines that still remain functional have only four years of their lifespan left.
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.
A farewell to EVMs
While the decision to scrap the EVMs is a step in the right direction, the EC must not lose sight of the fact that there are many other pressing issues that it must address for a free, fair and participatory elections.
Rangpur city corporation elections underway
Voting in Rangpur City Corporation elections began this morning using electronic voting machines (EVMs).
BNP MPs' resignation: EC to announce date of by-polls on Sunday
The Election Commission will announce on Sunday the schedule for by-elections to the parliamentary seats that fell vacant following the resignation of the BNP lawmakers.
Gaibandha-5 by-polls out of control: CEC
By-elections to Gaibandha-5 constituency has gone out of control, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal said today.
Tk 642cr EVMs unusable for a lack of upkeep
At least 27,900 EVMs worth around Tk 642 crore have become unusable for a lack of proper storage facility and maintenance, show Election Commission documents.
If opinions can be changed, who says the poll results won’t be?
ECs in Bangladesh have historically faced controversies
EVM use in 150 seats max
The Election Commission has decided to use EVMs in up to 150 parliamentary seats in the next general election though major opposition political parties still have no confidence in the voting machine.
Amendment proposal goes to the cabinet
A proposal for amending the Representation of the People Order will be placed in the cabinet meeting today to pave the way for the use of Electronic Voting Machines in polls.
BNP rejects EC's decision to use EVMs in nat'l polls
BNP yesterday turned down the Election Commission's (EC) decision to use electronic voting machines (EVM) in the upcoming national election, saying that such machines can easily be manipulated.
Hasty EVM plan for next JS polls
With only a few months left before the national elections, the Election Commission is planning to use electronic voting machines in the polls amid opposition from different political parties including the BNP. The commission has even initiated a move to procure 1.5 lakh EVMs at an estimated cost of Tk 3,821 crore, EC sources told The Daily Star 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.
Rangpur City Polls: EVM, CCTV to get a limited tryout
The Election Commission has decided in principle to use CCTV cameras and electronic voting machines (EVM) at a few polling stations during the upcoming Rangpur City Corporation polls.