Bangladesh Election Commission

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.
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.
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.
40,199 polling centres finalised

The Election Commission yesterday finalised a total of 40,199 polling centres nationwide for the December 30 polls.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.