Major political parties are locked in a debate over the neutrality of the government and the Election Commission.

The National Citizen Party yesterday expressed serious concerns over what it described as the Election Commission’s partial and non-transparent activities and urged the government to restructure it to ensure a free and fair election.

Reiterates Election Commissioner Anwarul Islam

An election commissioner of the upcoming Board of Directors' election of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said on Wednesday that the Election Commission (EC) had received 30 objections to the draft voters' list and would hold hearings on those complaints on Thursday.

The Election Commission yesterday unveiled its work plan for the next general election and set November as the deadline for wrapping up all major preparations.

The No Vote option gives dissenting voters a voice. It turns frustration into a measurable verdict.

Hasnat Abdullah says police obstructed NCP leaders and activists from entering EC building

A recent report by the Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has presented an unflattering portrayal of ongoing political and administrative practices.

The Chief Adviser’s Office yesterday sent a letter asking the Election Commission to complete all necessary preparations for the parliamentary polls before Ramadan in February 2026.

The Election Commission yesterday revoked the registrations of all 96 local organisations that monitored the 12th national election.

The Election Commission (EC) has received approval from the foreign ministry to begin voter registration of Bangladeshi expatriates in five additional countries, including the US.

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