Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda

CEC calls for ensuring security of polling agents

Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda urges election officials and law enforcers to ensure polling agents’ security and smooth access to voting centres during the March 29 Chattogram City Corporation election.
Polling agents should have the strength to persist: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda said polling agents should have the strength to stay put at polling centres.
Level-playing field still elusive: BNP to CEC Nurul Huda

A BNP delegation meets Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda and alleged of having no level-playing field ahead of the upcoming Dhaka north and south city corporation elections scheduled for February 1.
No fake votes possible through EVMs: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda says the electronic voting machines (EVMs) that would be used in the upcoming elections to Dhaka North and South city corporations are of high quality and would not make it possible to cast fake votes using those.
Use of EVMs: CEC says it’s to ensure no irregularities take place

Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda yesterday turned down BNP’s demand for not using electronic voting machines (EVMs) in the Dhaka city elections slated for January 30.
EC determined to hold fair polls: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda says that they are determined to hold a free, fair and flawless election in Dhaka north and south city corporations using Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
Wont’ use EVMs if everyone objects: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda says they will not use Electronic Voting Machines or EVMs in polls to the two Dhaka city corporations if everybody wants.
Rangamati Attack: 'Outcome of regional problem': CEC

Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda yesterday said the attack on election officials in Rangamati's Baghaichhari upazila was an “outcome of regional problem”.
No lapse in security

Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda yesterday claimed there was no lack of security in Rangamati's Baghaichhari upazila where seven people, including two polling officials, were killed in a shooting on Monday.
Ensure fair upazila election: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda instructs election officers to use all the power vested in them to ensure a free and fair upazila parishad polls.
Stay neutral during polls: CEC tells lawmen

Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda has instructed lawmen to remain neutral during the upcoming city corporation and upazila parishad elections.
Dhaka City Polls: CEC wants it just like the nat'l election

Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda yesterday said he wanted the upcoming by-polls to Dhaka North City Corporation mayoral post and councillor election to the 36 new wards under the DNCC and the DSCC to be free and fair.
EC plans voter registration for expats, says CEC

Bangladesh Election Commission plans to introduce a voter registration system for Bangladeshi expatriates, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda said in New Delhi, India yesterday.
CEC blasts TIB polls findings

Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda yesterday rejected the Transparency International Bangladesh report on irregularities in the 11th parliamentary polls, terming the report “baseless”.
Reschedule for DNCC mayoral polls soon: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda says the commission will announce soon the reschedule for election to Dhaka North City Corporation mayoral post.
CEC rules out any scope of re-election

Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda rules out any scope of holding fresh election, as demanded by opposition alliance Jatiya Oikyafront.
Be tough to keep order

Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda gives instruction to the law enforcing agencies to maintain the law and order situation with an iron fist if there is any incident of violence during tomorrow’s election.
Army will act to maintain law, order

Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda yesterday said army personnel deployed for election duty would take any measures required to maintain law and order.
Election will be held in a festive atmosphere: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda hopes that the upcoming general elections will be held in a festive and joyful atmosphere.
Congenial atmosphere for JS polls all over the country: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda says a positive and congenial atmosphere for election is prevailing all over the country.
‘Announce accurate results so that people keep faith on EC’

Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda urges the officials involved in the election results announcement process to declare accurate results so that people can have faith on the Election Commission.
CEC sees level playing field all around

Amid continued violence over the polls, Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda yesterday claimed that a level playing field was ensured for all candidates.
CEC wants lawmen to curb violence

Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda has instructed lawmen to curb violence arising in the country ahead of the upcoming general elections.
No backing out of EVM use: CEC

Despite strong opposition from the Jatiya Oikyafront, the election commissioners will sit today and decide how and in which places the electronic voting machines will be used.
Stay alert

The chief election commissioner yesterday said the role of police is most important in holding a free, fair, and acceptable election and the law enforcers must remain alert so that no questions arise over the December 30 polls.
BNP didn’t give case list after polls schedule: CEC

BNP did not provide a list of the cases filed against their activists after the election schedule was announced, Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda says.
Ensure equal opportunity for all candidates

Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda yesterday asked the assistant returning officers to ensure equal opportunity for all candidates during the 11th general election scheduled for December 30.
Performing Election Duties: EC warns ROs of stern action for failure

The Election Commission yesterday warned returning officers of stern action for any failure and negligence in performing polls duties.
EC rejects bid to alter polls code

The Election Commission yesterday rejected a proposal for amending the electoral code of conduct so that people in managing committees of educational institutions cannot run in the general election.
EVM to be used if law permits: CEC

Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) will be used in the upcoming general elections only if the law permits, Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda today said.