Election Commission
Enforce electoral code of conduct strictly: Mahbub Talukdar
Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukdar urges the Election Commission to issue a circular with specific directives on electoral code of conduct so that no “confusion” can arise ahead of the Dhaka...
Gazette for 49 women reserved seats issued
The Election Commission issues a gazette notification containing the names and addresses of 49 MPs elected to reserved seats for women in parliament.
Upazila polls lost its 'grace'
Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukdar yesterday said the upcoming “upazila parishad election has lost its grace as it is not participatory”.
'30-60pc votes cast night before polls'
Seven MPs-elect of Jatiya Oikyafront yesterday refrained from taking oath and the alliance claimed that ruling party men had stuffed the boxes with “30 to 60” percent of the ballots the night...
Phones allowed; but to be kept shut in centres
Election Commission has allowed carrying mobile phones in voting centres, but on condition that they will not use it inside voting centres.
Journos can use motorbikes on election day
Election Commission okays the plying of motorcycles by journalists on election day December 30, provided that they display the approval sticker of the commission.
Make sure the admin is neutral
Noted citizens yesterday called upon the Election Commission to play a neutral and transparent role to make sure that the administration involved in the electoral process discharges its duties...
'Embarrassed, saddened' by polls violence
Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda yesterday said the commission was “embarrassed and saddened” over election violence, including Tuesday's attack on the motorcade of BNP Secretary...
Full list of JS election candidates
The Election Commission reveals the full list of the candidates for the 11th parliamentary election scheduled to be held on December 30.
EC's Rejection of Appeals: Khaleda files 3 writ petitions
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia yesterday filed three writ petitions with the High Court, challenging the legality of the Election Commission's rejection of the appeals against cancellation of her...
HC asks EC to accept 6 BNP aspirants' nominations
The High Court today directs the Election Commission to accept the nomination papers of six BNP candidates -- an upazila chairman and five municipal mayors -- so that they can contest the upcoming...