Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs)

Govt suspends purchase of 2 lakh EVMs

Last year, the EC sent a proposal to the planning ministry to purchase two lakh electronic voting machines and their management with Tk 8,711.44 crore.

Why is the EC so adamant to buy EVMs?

New details show questionable methods being applied to buy EVMs

Is Gaibandha-5 by-poll a prelude to the main show?

EC’s action in Gaibandha-5 on Wednesday was commendable.

EVM neglect is EC's failure

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

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

Elections to 61 zila parishads Oct 17

Elections to 61 zila parishads will take place on October 17 using electronic voting machines (EVMs).

Who is afraid of EVMs and why?

CEC Kazi Habibul Awal recently said there was no scope for showing muscle power during voting if the electronic voting machines (EVMs) are used during the 2023 general election in Bangladesh.

UP polls: EC orders to file case against AL chairman candidate

Election Commission today decided to file a case against Awami League (AL) chairman candidate for Banshkhali's Chambal Union Parishad as he said that he would “keep his men at polling booths to press the EVM buttons if voters fail to do so”. 

January 23, 2023
January 23, 2023

Govt suspends purchase of 2 lakh EVMs

Last year, the EC sent a proposal to the planning ministry to purchase two lakh electronic voting machines and their management with Tk 8,711.44 crore.

November 25, 2022
November 25, 2022

Why is the EC so adamant to buy EVMs?

New details show questionable methods being applied to buy EVMs

October 13, 2022
October 13, 2022

Is Gaibandha-5 by-poll a prelude to the main show?

EC’s action in Gaibandha-5 on Wednesday was commendable.

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 20, 2022
September 20, 2022

Why this relentless push for EVMs?

EC’s actions are failing to inspire trust in the democratic process

September 20, 2022
September 20, 2022

If opinions can be changed, who says the poll results won’t be?

ECs in Bangladesh have historically faced controversies

August 23, 2022
August 23, 2022

Elections to 61 zila parishads Oct 17

Elections to 61 zila parishads will take place on October 17 using electronic voting machines (EVMs).

June 7, 2022
June 7, 2022

Who is afraid of EVMs and why?

CEC Kazi Habibul Awal recently said there was no scope for showing muscle power during voting if the electronic voting machines (EVMs) are used during the 2023 general election in Bangladesh.

June 5, 2022
June 5, 2022

UP polls: EC orders to file case against AL chairman candidate

Election Commission today decided to file a case against Awami League (AL) chairman candidate for Banshkhali's Chambal Union Parishad as he said that he would “keep his men at polling booths to press the EVM buttons if voters fail to do so”. 

December 28, 2019
December 28, 2019

EC determined to hold fair polls: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda says that they are determined to hold a free, fair and flawless election in Dhaka north and south city corporations using Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).