Md Abdul Alim

Md Abdul Alim is an elections specialist, currently working as Director, Election Working Group.

How to build trust in EVMs and the electoral system

As per statistics of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, out of 178 countries of the world where elections are held, e-voting is currently being used, partially or wholly, in the national elections of only 28 countries.

How the EC can conduct credible elections

The 13th Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh, led by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal, assumed office at a time when election credibility in Bangladesh is under question.

Covid-19, constitutional crisis and rise of authoritarianism

Like all other sectors and spheres of activity, elections and democracy have become the victims of Covid-19 since its outbreak earlier this year.

Election Oversight in India: Some lessons to be learned

On March 9, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced Lok Sabha polls to be held in seven phases on April 11, 18, 23, 29, and

For a stronger democracy

The UN Resolution 347180 (1979) states that “the peace and welfare of the world require maximum participation of women on equal terms with men in all fields.”

Option for “no votes” and credible elections

The term “no votes” is defined as the “option to choose not to vote for any political candidate in an election”.

June 26, 2022
June 26, 2022

How to build trust in EVMs and the electoral system

As per statistics of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, out of 178 countries of the world where elections are held, e-voting is currently being used, partially or wholly, in the national elections of only 28 countries.

March 24, 2022
March 24, 2022

How the EC can conduct credible elections

The 13th Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh, led by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal, assumed office at a time when election credibility in Bangladesh is under question.

July 24, 2020
July 24, 2020

Covid-19, constitutional crisis and rise of authoritarianism

Like all other sectors and spheres of activity, elections and democracy have become the victims of Covid-19 since its outbreak earlier this year.

April 20, 2019
April 20, 2019

Election Oversight in India: Some lessons to be learned

On March 9, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced Lok Sabha polls to be held in seven phases on April 11, 18, 23, 29, and

March 11, 2018
March 11, 2018

For a stronger democracy

The UN Resolution 347180 (1979) states that “the peace and welfare of the world require maximum participation of women on equal terms with men in all fields.”

October 28, 2017
October 28, 2017

Option for “no votes” and credible elections

The term “no votes” is defined as the “option to choose not to vote for any political candidate in an election”.

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