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.
Total number of voters now 10.96 crore: EC
The Election Commission (EC) publishes the draft of an updated voter list with the registration of over 67 lakh new voters.
Polls code violations: 'Executive magistrates' activities not visible'
Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukdar alleges that activities of executive magistrates deployed to monitor the violation of election code of conduct in Dhaka city polls are not visible.
Dhaka city polls: EC to act according to court directive
The Election Commission will act in accordance with the court directives on Dhaka north and south city corporation elections scheduled for January 30, says Election Commission Secretary Md Alamgir.
Students urge EC to change election date for Saraswati Puja
Bangladesh Chhatra Oikya Parishad urges the Election Commission to hold elections to the Dhaka North and South city corporations on another date instead of January 30 as the Saraswati Puja will be observed on that day by the Hindu community across the country.
NID for Rohingyas: 2 election office staff held
Chittagong police arrests two employees of thana-level election office early today in connection with the much-talked-about case of National Identity (NID) scam involving Rohingyas.
National Identity Cards: At least 73 dubious applications in EC database
At least 73 suspicious applications were uploaded to the Election Commission database for issuing national identity cards, a government committee has found while probing the forged NID card of a Rohingya woman in Chattogram.
EC to ensure Rohingyas not on voter roll
The Election Commission will take special measures to prevent Rohingyas from registering as Bangladeshi voters.
Independents faring well
Independent candidates bagged almost one third of the chairman posts fighting against the Awami League nominees in the first three phases of upazila parishad elections beginning on March 10.
UZ polls: EC takes action against 6 OCs
Election Commission warns the election officials of stern action if allegations of irregularities are found against them during the upazila elections.
EC not responsible for low voter turnout: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda shrug off responsibility for the low voter turnout in Dhaka city elections.
