Upazila Election 2019
People’s lack of enthusiasm for polls an ominous sign: EC Mahbub
Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukder says the lack of enthusiasm for election among the people is an ominous sign for a democratic nation.
Fifth phase UZ polls June 18
The fifth and final phase of the upazila parishad election will be held to 16 upazilas on June 18. The Election Commission today published a gazette declaring schedule of the election.
Lalmonirhat’s Aditmari UZ polls held peacefully
The upazila parishad election in Lalmonirhat’s Aditmari upazila is held peacefully.
Rangamati brushfire victim dies
One person injured during the incident of brushfire in Rangamati’s Baghaichhari during upazila election day has died in Dhaka.
36.50% voter turnout in 4th phase UZ polls
The turnout of voters in the fourth phase of the Upazila Parishad election was 36.50 percent as voters apparently showed their little interest in casting votes.
4th phase UZ polls: Voting at all centres in Titas upazila suspended
Voting at all of the 46 centres in Cumilla’s Titas upazila were suspended over the allegations of vote rigging and irregularities as the fourth phase elections to 107 upazilas ended.
3 MPs ordered to leave area before UZ polls
Election Commission orders three lawmakers to leave their constituencies immediately for violating polls code ahead of upazila election.
EC unbothered about low voter turnout
Election Commission Secretary Helal Uddin Ahmed says, the commission prefers free, fair and peaceful voting against the attendance of voters.
UZ polls: Voting at all centres in Katiadi suspended over 'vote rigging'
Authorities suspend voting at all 89 centres of Katiadi upazila in Kishoreganj following allegations of huge irregularities during the 3rd phase of upazila elections.
117 UZs go to polls today
As many as 117 upazilas go to polls today in the third phase of the election, amid very little voter turnout.
3rd phase UZ polls: Addl BGB, Rab men deployed in risk-prone areas
The Election Commission deploys additional members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in 24 risk-prone upazilas ahead of the tomorrow’s third phase of upazila elections.
UZ polls one-sided: B Chy
Jukto Front Chairman AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury says although the national election was held in a participatory manner, the upazila elections are being one-sided as the polls race is limited within a party.
Rangamati killings: Probe body visits scene
The investigation committee formed over killings of election officers and workers in Rangamati’s Baghaichhari upazila visiting scene.
Mahbub for reform of polls process
Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukdar yesterday emphasised on reforming the current electoral process to make polls meaningful.
AL candidates, rebels fight in low turnout election
Awami League candidates and party rebels fought hard in yesterday's second phase of upazila polls that saw a low turnout.
Reform to electoral process a must: EC Mahbub
Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukder terms the prevailing electoral atmosphere as an ominous sign for the democracy and underscored the need for reform to the overall electoral process.
UZ polls: EC takes action against 6 OCs
Election Commission warns the election officials of stern action if allegations of irregularities are found against them during the upazila elections.
Army to be deployed in CHT for 2nd phase UZ polls
The Election Commission (EC) has decided to deploy army personnel in three hill districts during the second phase of upazila elections to be held on March 18.
First phase UZ polls fair, peaceful: EC secy
Election Commission (EC) Secretary Helal Uddin Ahmed claims that the first phase of the upazila parishad election is held in free, fair and peaceful atmosphere.