A BNP delegation held a meeting with CEC AMM Nasir Uddin and other election commissioners this afternoon

The EC was a rubber stamp to legalise AL's usurpation of power in last three elections

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court yesterday restored an appeal that challenged a High Court verdict scrapping the Jamaat-e-Islami’s registration with the Election Commission as a political party.

We must first acknowledge that the Bangladesh Constitution has failed to maintain a robust democratic system.

But let's remember, this victory is just the beginning—10 percent of the journey. The real challenge lies ahead. This is where we, Sri Lankans, faltered.

In the PR system, each party may be required to pay a certain amount of money as security fee against each of its nominated candidates.

The machines that still remain functional have only four years of their lifespan left.

The EC's attempts to portray the election as participatory and fair seem to have been more focused on appearance than on genuine efforts to achieve these goals.

Bangladesh now has a new government, determined through an election held on January 7 that was described as “controversial" in well-known international press

“What’s the point of this election?” Its winner has already been predetermined.

The only way out of a controversial election is dialogue

Has the EC played its due role? Or have its actions—or rather inactions—contributed to the current political crisis?

Political parties must step up to resolve the ongoing stalemate.

Bangladesh is reeling under internal turmoil, external pressures, and an irresponsible and immature political leadership.

Is that how democracy works for us?

The Election Commission and Awami League seem to have started taking preparations for the coming national election.

Former Election Commissioner Brig Gen (retd) M Sakhawat Hossain in an interview with The Daily Star.

The EC's rush in revising the RPO meant allowing the ruling party to impose their wish in the codification process.

The amendment of the Representation of the People Order (RPO) comes at a critical juncture when the demand for holding a free and fair election in Bangladesh is getting louder at home and abroad

The prospect of a free and fair election is still eluding us.