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.

February 17, 2019
February 17, 2019

Upazila polls: ‘Non-participation of few major political parties disappointing’

It is disappointing for the Election Commission that some of the major political parties are not taking part in the upcoming upazila elections, Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda says.

February 15, 2019
February 15, 2019

Upazila polls lost its 'grace'

Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukdar yesterday said the upcoming “upazila parishad election has lost its grace as it is not participatory”.

February 14, 2019
February 14, 2019

Upazila polls lost its value: EC Mahbub Talukder

Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukder says the Upazila Parishad election has lost its value due to non-participatory trend.

February 11, 2019
February 11, 2019

Upazila Parishad Polls: 2 AL factions clash over party ticket

At least 30 people, including three policemen, were injured when two rival groups of Awami League clashed over the party ticket in the upcoming upazila parishad election in Aditmari upazila yesterday.

February 10, 2019
February 10, 2019

UZ polls 2nd phase: AL reveals names of chairman candidates of 122 upazilas

Awami League announces names of the party’s chairman contenders for the second phase of upazila parishad elections in 122 of 129 upazilas scheduled to be held on March 18.

February 9, 2019
February 9, 2019

UZ polls 1st phase: AL reveals names of chairman candidates of 87 upazilas

Awami League announces names of the party’s chairman contenders ahead of the first phase of upazila parishad elections in 87 upazilas scheduled to be held on March 10.

February 7, 2019
February 7, 2019

UZ polls: EC declares schedule for 2nd phase

The Election Commission declares the schedule of second phase election to 129 upazila parishads slated for March 18.

February 4, 2019
February 4, 2019

AL starts selling nomination papers for UZ polls

Awami League (AL) starts the sale of nomination forms today among those who want to contest the first-phase Upazila Parishad elections on party tickets.

February 4, 2019
February 4, 2019

First Phase: 87 upazilas go to polls March 10

The first phase of Upazila Parishad election will be held on March 10.

January 31, 2019
January 31, 2019

Learn from EVM-related mistakes

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda yesterday asked the election officials to take lessons from the polls-time mistakes while using Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) during the December 30 national election and be prepared for the upcoming upazila elections.