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.

March 10, 2019
March 10, 2019

First phase upazila polls end, counting starts

The first phase of upazila parishad elections to 78 upazilas ends.

March 7, 2019
March 7, 2019

Natore OC, UNO withdrawn on AL candidate’s complaint

A police officer and an administration official have been withdrawn in Natore’s Gurudaspur upazila on the complaint of Awami League’s chairman candidate.

March 5, 2019
March 5, 2019

BNP expels 8 more renegade upazila polls candidates

BNP expels eight renegade grassroots leaders for joining the upcoming upazila election fray ignoring the party's decision.

March 3, 2019
March 3, 2019

BNP expels 82 more leaders for contesting UZ polls

BNP expells around 82 grassroots leaders for contesting the upcoming upazila parishad elections violating the party's decision.

March 3, 2019
March 3, 2019

Quader doubtful of 'perfect' UZ polls

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday said he does not think the upazila parishad elections can be held in a perfect manner.

March 2, 2019
March 2, 2019

AL reveals its chairman candidates for 4th phase UZ polls

The ruling Awami League announces the names of chairman candidates for the 4th phase of upazila parishad elections in 122 upazilas scheduled to be held on March 31.

February 26, 2019
February 26, 2019

Ensure fair upazila election: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda instructs election officers to use all the power vested in them to ensure a free and fair upazila parishad polls.

February 21, 2019
February 21, 2019

Fourth phase of upazila polls on March 31: EC

The Election Commission yesterday announced the fourth phase of Upazila Parishad polls schedule, setting March 31 as voting day.

February 19, 2019
February 19, 2019

UPZ polls: 13 chairman aspirants set to be elected uncontested

Twenty-five aspirants for chairman posts, vice-chairman and vice-chairman posts reserved for women are set to be elected uncontested in the second phase of election to 124 upazila parishads slated for March 18.

February 18, 2019
February 18, 2019

Stay neutral during polls: CEC tells lawmen

Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda has instructed lawmen to remain neutral during the upcoming city corporation and upazila parishad elections.