Election Commission (EC)

Faridpur-4 MP Nixon Chowdhury sued for polls code breach

The Election Commission (EC) today filed a case against independent lawmaker Mujibur Rahman Chowdhury, popularly known as Nixon Chowdhury, for violating the electoral code of conduct.
EC approves draft of Political Party Registration Act

The Election Commission (EC) has approved the draft of Political Party Registration Act.
33 complaints lodged with EC so far

At least thirty-three complaints on election-time irregularities have been lodged with the Election Commission (EC) till this afternoon.
EC finds no proof of electoral code violation against Atiqul

The Election Commission did not find any proof against the allegation of violating electoral code of conduct by Awami League-backed mayoral aspirant Atiqul Islam to Dhaka North City Corporation election scheduled for January 30.
EC urged to reschedule date of two Dhaka city polls

Bangladesh Hindu-Bouddha-Christian Oikya Parishad urges the Election Commission (EC) to hold Dhaka north and south city corporations’ elections on another date instead of January 30 as Saraswati Puja will be held on that day.
EC issues show-cause notice to Atiqul

The Election Commission issues a show-cause notice to Awami League’s mayor candidate Atiqul Islam of Dhaka North City Corporation election over allegation of violating the electoral code of conduct.
TIB demands CEC, other commissioners resignation

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) expresses deep concern over the allegation of pocketing of Tk 2 crore against the top brass of the Election Commission (EC) in the name of delivering ‘special speech’ at training programmes for the December 30 national election and the upazila polls.
2nd phase UZ polls peaceful: EC secy

Election Commission (EC) Secretary Helal Uddin Ahmed claims that the second phase of the upazila parishad election was held in a free, fair and peaceful manner.
Army to be deployed in CHT for 2nd phase UZ polls

The Election Commission (EC) has decided to deploy army personnel in three hill districts during the second phase of upazila elections to be held on March 18.
EC to observe National Voters’ Day tomorrow

The Election Commission (EC) will observe National Voters’ Day across the country tomorrow to encourage the young voters for participating in the electoral process.
HC rule over publishing election candidates’ affidavit

The High Court issues a rule asking the Election Commission (EC) to explain in four weeks why it should not be directed to publish and distribute leaflets among the voters, containing all information mentioned by the election candidates in their affidavits.
Dhaka-8: Petition seeks cancellation of polls result

Jatiya Party candidate for Dhaka-8 constituency Advocate Md Eunus Ali Akond yesterday filed a writ petition with the High Court, challenging the election result of the constituency.
Declare Dec 30 as general holiday: EC

The Election Commission (EC) directs the Public Administration Ministry to declare December 30 as a general holiday for the 11th parliamentary elections.
Fakhrul thanks EC

BNP says it sees a victory as the Election Commission (EC) has given back candidatures to some of its heavyweight candidates in contesting the December 30 national election.
121 ASPs posted

A total of 121 trainee assistant superintendents of police (ASP) has been posted at different units of the police department.
EC to honour court verdict on participation of convicts in polls: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says the Election Commission (EC) will honour the final verdict of the court on the issue of participation of any convicted person in the polls.
All are propaganda, falsehood: EC secy

Trashing out BNP’s allegation of holding a secret meeting with top civil servants, Election Commission (EC) Secretary Helal Uddin Ahmed says that false allegation has been brought to keep him under pressure.
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.
Withdraw over 90 partisan officials

Jatiya Oikyafront has demanded withdrawal of 92 officials of the civil and police administrations, including the secretaries of the Election Commission, home and public administration ministries, for ensuring a level playing field for all candidates in the national election.
Why not register Ganasamhati Andolon

The High Court yesterday issued a rule asking the Election Commission (EC) to explain in 10 days why it should not be directed to
Don’t cancel nomination papers for silly mistakes: EC

Election Commission (EC) asks the returning officers not to cancel nomination papers of aspirants seeking to contest in the 11th general election if there is any silly mistake in the documents.
EC orders to send polling materials to field level Nov 8

The Election Commission (EC) has issued an official letter asking the authorities concerned to send nomination forms and other polling materials to field level on November 8.
Schedule after talks, please

Jatiya Oikyafront submits a letter to the Election Commission (EC) urging it not to announce the schedule for the 11th parliamentary election until the end of the ongoing dialogue.
BNP slams EC secy for ‘close ties with a political party’

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir alleges that the Election Commission (EC) is being run by a secretary who maintains close connection with a certain political party.
Noufel apologises to EC for violating poll code

Awami League’s Dhaka unit leader Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Noufel apologises to the Election Commission for violating election code in Gazipur City Corporation.
EC satisfied with GCC polls situation: AL

The Election Commission (EC) is satisfied with the overall situation in Gazipur ahead of the Gazipur City Corporation polls, a delegation of Awami League says.
EC to decide on Gazipur polls after getting HC certified copy

The Election Commission (EC) will decide over filing of appeal against High Court order staying the Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) election after getting certified copy in this regard.
No army deployment in Gazipur, Khulna city polls: EC

Election Commission (EC) outright rejects BNP’s demands for army deployment in Gazipur and Khulna city corporation elections scheduled to be held on May 15.
5 Khulna mayoral aspirants’ nomination accepted

The Election Commission (EC) accepts nomination papers of five candidates for the mayoral post of Khulna City Corporation polls scheduled for May 15.
EC drafts changes in 38 constituencies of 16 dists

The Election Commission publishes a draft bringing change in 38 constituencies of 16 districts.