Ahmed Deepto

As preparations for the local government elections gather pace, the Election Commission (EC) yesterday said it will finalise the code of conduct for the five tiers of local bodies at a meeting on July 21, before sending it to the law ministry for vetting.

Ahead of local government elections, the Election Commission (EC) yesterday said it plans to amend the definition of law enforcement agencies to include the Armed Forces Division to address any untoward situations during the polls.

The imported mangoes cater mainly to high-income buyers willing to pay premium prices year-round

The Election Commission yesterday sought information from the Local Government Division on the number of local government bodies eligible to go to polls.

Dhaka’s only designated playground for persons with disabilities has remained largely unused despite being restored and inaugurated two years ago with much fanfare.

The Election Commission (EC) yesterday said it was gearing up preparations to conduct local government elections, targeting October as the possible timeline, starting with the union parishad polls.

Polling centres likely to increase for union parishad elections; EC says no decisions to be made without consulting political parties

The Election Commission has proposed tougher rules in its draft code of conduct for upcoming local government elections, introducing provisions to disqualify candidates for serious breaches, shorten campaign duration, regulate social media activity, and restrict the use of sound systems.