bangladesh election

A step backward for democracy

Proposed curbing of EC’s power sends a wrong message at the wrong time

Genuine elections vs participatory sham

The country needs a genuine election in its true sense, not a sham exercise under the pretence of maximum participation.

US, India, and the election in Bangladesh

The foreign diplomats appear to have become more active with the 12th parliamentary election less than a year away.

'Bangladesh will be stronger if opposition parties participate in polls'

Bangladesh will miss the opportunity to hold a free and fair election if opposition parties do not participate in the polls, said Turkish Ambassador to Bangladesh Mustafa Osman Turan.

Make environment safe for people to voice concerns: US State Dept

The US has urged Bangladesh government to create a safe environment for people to peacefully assemble and voice their concerns, and relatedly, for opposition parties to campaign without facing intimidation and repression.

'Fair' statements cannot change the reality of Gaibandha by-poll

Election Commission must investigate forced collection of "fair election" statements from Gaibandha presiding officers

EVMs and a mind-reading election commissioner

Did you know that mind-reading was an essential trait for the job of an election commissioner? I did not.

Tk 642cr EVMs unusable for a lack of upkeep

At least 27,900 EVMs worth around Tk 642 crore have become unusable for a lack of proper storage facility and maintenance, show Election Commission documents.

Why election 2023 needs to be different from the last two

An acceptable election depends on the Election Commission's ability to display its grit and resolve, exercise its writ, remain neutral, and be prompt to address complaints and proactive in detecting violations.

June 7, 2023
June 7, 2023

A step backward for democracy

Proposed curbing of EC’s power sends a wrong message at the wrong time

March 15, 2023
March 15, 2023

Genuine elections vs participatory sham

The country needs a genuine election in its true sense, not a sham exercise under the pretence of maximum participation.

February 25, 2023
February 25, 2023

US, India, and the election in Bangladesh

The foreign diplomats appear to have become more active with the 12th parliamentary election less than a year away.

November 16, 2022
November 16, 2022

'Bangladesh will be stronger if opposition parties participate in polls'

Bangladesh will miss the opportunity to hold a free and fair election if opposition parties do not participate in the polls, said Turkish Ambassador to Bangladesh Mustafa Osman Turan.

November 8, 2022
November 8, 2022

Make environment safe for people to voice concerns: US State Dept

The US has urged Bangladesh government to create a safe environment for people to peacefully assemble and voice their concerns, and relatedly, for opposition parties to campaign without facing intimidation and repression.

October 16, 2022
October 16, 2022

'Fair' statements cannot change the reality of Gaibandha by-poll

Election Commission must investigate forced collection of "fair election" statements from Gaibandha presiding officers

October 3, 2022
October 3, 2022

EVMs and a mind-reading election commissioner

Did you know that mind-reading was an essential trait for the job of an election commissioner? I did not.

September 28, 2022
September 28, 2022

Tk 642cr EVMs unusable for a lack of upkeep

At least 27,900 EVMs worth around Tk 642 crore have become unusable for a lack of proper storage facility and maintenance, show Election Commission documents.

June 9, 2022
June 9, 2022

Why election 2023 needs to be different from the last two

An acceptable election depends on the Election Commission's ability to display its grit and resolve, exercise its writ, remain neutral, and be prompt to address complaints and proactive in detecting violations.

May 26, 2022
May 26, 2022

EC starts registration process for new political parties

The Election Commission today (May 26, 2022) started the registration process for new political parties.