Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukder says the lack of enthusiasm for election among the people is an ominous sign for a democratic nation.
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.
The upazila parishad election in Lalmonirhat’s Aditmari upazila is held peacefully.
One person injured during the incident of brushfire in Rangamati’s Baghaichhari during upazila election day has died in Dhaka.
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.
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.
Election Commission orders three lawmakers to leave their constituencies immediately for violating polls code ahead of upazila election.
Election Commission Secretary Helal Uddin Ahmed says, the commission prefers free, fair and peaceful voting against the attendance of voters.
Authorities suspend voting at all 89 centres of Katiadi upazila in Kishoreganj following allegations of huge irregularities during the 3rd phase of upazila elections.
The first phase of upazila parishad elections to 78 upazilas ends.
A police officer and an administration official have been withdrawn in Natore’s Gurudaspur upazila on the complaint of Awami League’s chairman candidate.
BNP expels eight renegade grassroots leaders for joining the upcoming upazila election fray ignoring the party's decision.
BNP expells around 82 grassroots leaders for contesting the upcoming upazila parishad elections violating the party's decision.
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday said he does not think the upazila parishad elections can be held in a perfect manner.
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.
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.
The Election Commission yesterday announced the fourth phase of Upazila Parishad polls schedule, setting March 31 as voting day.
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.
Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda has instructed lawmen to remain neutral during the upcoming city corporation and upazila parishad elections.