Bangladesh Election Commission
‘The right to fear-free democratic opposition must be ensured’
Shantanu Majumder, a professor of political science at the University of Dhaka, talks about his thoughts on Bangladesh’s recent national election and its implications on society and opposition parties, in an interview with Afia Jahin of The Daily Star.
New Election Commission, Same Old Course?
The Election Commission of Bangladesh has been mired in controversies over the last decade.
Chandpur mayoral polls on October 10, EVMs to be used
The election to the mayoral post of Chandpur municipality, which was postponed following the death of BNP mayoral candidate Shafiqur Rahman Bhuiyan, will now be held on October 10.
‘Controlled’ elections are the new normal in Bangladesh: Shujan
Sushashoner Jonno Nagorik (Shujan), a civil society platform for good governance, says the Election Commission has failed once again to hold an election in a free, fair and neutral manner as the recently held Dhaka city corporation elections were “controlled”.
Dhaka City Polls: Turnout under 20pc in one third of centres
The turnout was less than 20 percent in 709 centres in the February 1 Dhaka city polls, shows Election Commission data on all the 2,468 centres released yesterday.
Lack of opposition presence at centres made polls questionable: Mahbub Talukder
The lack of representation of opposition parties at voting centres has made the election questionable, Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukder opine while talking to journalists on the recently concluded Dhaka city polls.
Instant reaction: Who ensures congenial polls atmosphere?
But isn’t it the responsibility of the Election Commission to create a congenial atmosphere for holding a free and fair election?
5 ways to get voter number, polling centre info
The Election Commission issues a press statement mentioning the different ways in which voters can obtain their voter numbers and voting centres ahead of the Dhaka North and South City Corporation elections scheduled for February 1.
No level-playing field within EC: Mahbub Talukdar
There is no level-playing field within the Election Commission as his capacity to address various issues has been curbed, Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukdar says.
‘The right to fear-free democratic opposition must be ensured’
Shantanu Majumder, a professor of political science at the University of Dhaka, talks about his thoughts on Bangladesh’s recent national election and its implications on society and opposition parties, in an interview with Afia Jahin of The Daily Star.
New Election Commission, Same Old Course?
The Election Commission of Bangladesh has been mired in controversies over the last decade.
Chandpur mayoral polls on October 10, EVMs to be used
The election to the mayoral post of Chandpur municipality, which was postponed following the death of BNP mayoral candidate Shafiqur Rahman Bhuiyan, will now be held on October 10.
‘Controlled’ elections are the new normal in Bangladesh: Shujan
Sushashoner Jonno Nagorik (Shujan), a civil society platform for good governance, says the Election Commission has failed once again to hold an election in a free, fair and neutral manner as the recently held Dhaka city corporation elections were “controlled”.
Dhaka City Polls: Turnout under 20pc in one third of centres
The turnout was less than 20 percent in 709 centres in the February 1 Dhaka city polls, shows Election Commission data on all the 2,468 centres released yesterday.
Lack of opposition presence at centres made polls questionable: Mahbub Talukder
The lack of representation of opposition parties at voting centres has made the election questionable, Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukder opine while talking to journalists on the recently concluded Dhaka city polls.
Instant reaction: Who ensures congenial polls atmosphere?
But isn’t it the responsibility of the Election Commission to create a congenial atmosphere for holding a free and fair election?
5 ways to get voter number, polling centre info
The Election Commission issues a press statement mentioning the different ways in which voters can obtain their voter numbers and voting centres ahead of the Dhaka North and South City Corporation elections scheduled for February 1.
No level-playing field within EC: Mahbub Talukdar
There is no level-playing field within the Election Commission as his capacity to address various issues has been curbed, Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukdar says.
BNP demands cancellation of EVMs in city polls
BNP officially demands cancellation of Electronic Voting Machine use in the upcoming Dhaka north and south city corporation elections.
