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