EC

EC may get power to scrap polls after results

The law ministry has agreed to the Election Commission’s request to have the power to cancel an election even after the issuance of a gazette notification on results.

No change in tune for the EC in its first year

Regaining public confidence and trust in the Election Commission, which have been systematically destroyed by two previous commissions, is undoubtedly a tough task. Unfortunately, it seems the current EC, too, is failing us miserably.

SC rightly asserts the independence of EC

But will the EC live up to its obligation?

Gaibandha-5 by-polls out of control: CEC

By-elections to Gaibandha-5 constituency has gone out of control, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal said today.

EVMs and a mind-reading election commissioner

Did you know that mind-reading was an essential trait for the job of an election commissioner? I did not.

Reclaiming voters’ trust: EC banks on technologies

The Election Commission plans to tap into modern technologies in the next national election as part of its efforts to win back people’s confidence in polls, say EC officials.

“When vote-counting starts after dark jinn, ghosts appear”

Former chief election commissioners KM Nurul Huda and ATM Shamsul Huda today said participation of all political parties is a must for an “acceptable” election.

EC starts registration process for new political parties

The Election Commission today (May 26, 2022) started the registration process for new political parties.

EC considering CCTV cameras at polling stations

The Election Commission has said that it is actively considering the installation of CCTV cameras at polling stations for the transparency of elections and also reviewing the matter of using electronic voting machines (EVMs).

February 28, 2023
February 28, 2023

EC may get power to scrap polls after results

The law ministry has agreed to the Election Commission’s request to have the power to cancel an election even after the issuance of a gazette notification on results.

February 27, 2023
February 27, 2023

No change in tune for the EC in its first year

Regaining public confidence and trust in the Election Commission, which have been systematically destroyed by two previous commissions, is undoubtedly a tough task. Unfortunately, it seems the current EC, too, is failing us miserably.

January 20, 2023
January 20, 2023

SC rightly asserts the independence of EC

But will the EC live up to its obligation?

October 12, 2022
October 12, 2022

Gaibandha-5 by-polls out of control: CEC

By-elections to Gaibandha-5 constituency has gone out of control, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal said today.

October 3, 2022
October 3, 2022

EVMs and a mind-reading election commissioner

Did you know that mind-reading was an essential trait for the job of an election commissioner? I did not.

September 14, 2022
September 14, 2022

Reclaiming voters’ trust: EC banks on technologies

The Election Commission plans to tap into modern technologies in the next national election as part of its efforts to win back people’s confidence in polls, say EC officials.

June 12, 2022
June 12, 2022

“When vote-counting starts after dark jinn, ghosts appear”

Former chief election commissioners KM Nurul Huda and ATM Shamsul Huda today said participation of all political parties is a must for an “acceptable” election.

May 26, 2022
May 26, 2022

EC starts registration process for new political parties

The Election Commission today (May 26, 2022) started the registration process for new political parties.

May 24, 2022
May 24, 2022

EC considering CCTV cameras at polling stations

The Election Commission has said that it is actively considering the installation of CCTV cameras at polling stations for the transparency of elections and also reviewing the matter of using electronic voting machines (EVMs).

October 18, 2018
October 18, 2018

Mahbub under fire

The ruling Awami League led 14-party alliance has accused Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukdar of "violating the oath of secrecy" and it thinks he should resign.