Election Commission (EC)
Tk 642cr EVMs unusable for a lack of upkeep
At least 27,900 EVMs worth around Tk 642 crore have become unusable for a lack of proper storage facility and maintenance, show Election Commission documents.
EVM neglect is EC's failure
Will the EC take any steps to address the crisis of confidence it's facing?
Tk 642cr EVMs unusable for a lack of upkeep
At least 27,900 EVMs worth around Tk 642 crore have become unusable for a lack of proper storage facility and maintenance, show Election Commission documents.
Why this relentless push for EVMs?
EC’s actions are failing to inspire trust in the democratic process
If opinions can be changed, who says the poll results won’t be?
ECs in Bangladesh have historically faced controversies
EC's electoral roadmap: All challenges not addressed
The Election Commission’s roadmap for the next parliamentary polls is very much “conventional” and it does not detail how the challenges of holding a free, fair and inclusive election will be addressed, say experts.
A roadmap without concrete solutions
EC will have to move mountains to overcome its crisis of confidence
EC doctored parties’ stance on EVM
According to the Election Commission, 17 parties during their talks with the EC opined in favour of using EVMs in the next national polls but The Daily Star found that at least four of them actually spoke against using EVMs.
Reclaiming voters’ trust: EC unveils action plan
Election Commission (EC) has released its action plan for the upcoming 12th parliamentary elections by fixing its challenges, which includes gaining confidence of all political parties to ensure participation of all political parties.
Is Election Commission up to the task?
EC's proposal about journalists is commendable, but a lot more remains to be done