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543 appeals; only 3 days to settle
The Election Commission today starts the mammoth task of disposing of 543 appeals against returning officers' nomination rejections.
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Election commissioners should resign if can’t perform duty properly: Fakhrul
The election commissioners should resign if they fail to perform their duties properly, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says.
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Scrutinise Mirza Abbas' nomination paper in 24 hrs: HC
The High Court yesterday directed chief election commissioner (CEC) to immediately forward the nomination paper of BNP leader Mirza Abbas to the returning officer for scrutiny.
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40,199 polling centres finalised
The Election Commission yesterday finalised a total of 40,199 polling centres nationwide for the December 30 polls.
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Uphill task awaits EC
The Election Commission has received a record number of appeals by parliamentary aspirants whose nomination papers were rejected by returning officers.
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Nominations Rejected: BNP 141, AL 3
The BNP had as many as 141 nominations rejected while their rival the ruling Awami League only had three, sources in the Election Commission said.
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HC rejects challenge against appointment of CEC, 4 deputies
The High Court yesterday rejected a writ petition that challenged the legality of the appointment of chief election commissioner and
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Release all men held in ‘political’ cases: Oikyafront
Jatiya Oikyafront urges the Election Commission to issue directives to the Home Ministry to release all leaders and activists of different parties arrested in “political” cases.
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Candidates begin to appeal against rejection
Aspiring candidates have begun to file in appeal at the Election Commission challenging the rejection to run for general elections on December 30.
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Build credibility: Mahbub
Election Commission has asked root level election officers to build credibility and confidence among the voters and candidates of the general election.