Election Commission Bangladesh

Both parties must exhibit conscience and actively support a fair election

The Awami League and BNP could mutually agree to a code of conduct, pledging to ensure a free and fair election.

Political violence during election will make economic recovery more difficult

There are some big concerns we must address given the possibility of the political tension permeating our economic domain.

Our fragile economy may be affected

We will have problems mostly with the economy, and the people of the country will suffer from the outcome.

EC must maintain peace on the ground ahead of the election

The outlook for Bangladesh appears grim as the nation once again grapples with a resurgence of violence.

EC’s act is ‘an improbable fiction’

The EC’s action has already contributed to the deterioration of the political situation, and it will continue to reverberate in the coming days.

It is now up to the EC to show their responsibility to the nation

If a single party comes to power repeatedly, without any competition, then how meaningful are elections?

A fair election is the cornerstone of democracy

It is disheartening that none of the country's ruling party leaders have so far demonstrated the courage to face the people with a credible electoral process.

What message does the CEC's comment on black money convey?

One recent comment by Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal caught the attention of many.

In which direction is Bangladesh heading?

The most common question that people are asking these days is: will the upcoming general election be free and fair?

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 15, 2023
February 15, 2023

Presidential election, AL strategy and the next polls

The nomination of a president is not to be taken lightly.

February 3, 2023
February 3, 2023

By-Poll Drama, Hero Alom, and a Smart Bangladesh

Election Commission’s capacity to hold free and fair elections questioned.

October 15, 2022
October 15, 2022

Is the EC fighting an unwinnable war?

There are a few possible explanations behind why the EC chose to suspend the Gaibandha-5 by-poll

September 28, 2022
September 28, 2022

EVM neglect is EC's failure

Will the EC take any steps to address the crisis of confidence it's facing?

September 27, 2022
September 27, 2022

EVM fingerprint mismatch: EC plans legal cover to let 1pc voters vote

The Election Commission plans to empower the election officials to allow up to 1 percent of the voters in a polling booth to cast votes through EVMs if their fingerprints don’t match with biometrics data stored in the EC server.

September 16, 2022
September 16, 2022

Ailing Democracy: Rx Intensive Care

Biden’s “inflection point” applies to Bangladesh, too.

August 30, 2022
August 30, 2022

Mahbub Talukdar: A Lonely Sherpa

When Mahbub joined the Election Commission, he knew his days were numbered.

August 18, 2022
August 18, 2022

Free and fair elections: A far-fetched dream or a possible reality?

The issue this country faces is not a lack of active political participation; people want to vote.

August 15, 2022
August 15, 2022

Will EC dialogues ever be more than just glorified tea parties?

When a political party in Bangladesh decides to have a dialogue with the Election Commission (EC), what do they expect?

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