Election Commission Bangladesh

Both parties must exhibit conscience and actively support a fair election

The Awami League and BNP could mutually agree to a code of conduct, pledging to ensure a free and fair election.
18 November 2023, 03:30 AM

Political violence during election will make economic recovery more difficult

There are some big concerns we must address given the possibility of the political tension permeating our economic domain.
18 November 2023, 03:00 AM

Our fragile economy may be affected

We will have problems mostly with the economy, and the people of the country will suffer from the outcome.
18 November 2023, 01:00 AM

EC must maintain peace on the ground ahead of the election

The outlook for Bangladesh appears grim as the nation once again grapples with a resurgence of violence.
18 November 2023, 00:00 AM

EC’s act is ‘an improbable fiction’

The EC’s action has already contributed to the deterioration of the political situation, and it will continue to reverberate in the coming days.
17 November 2023, 18:00 PM

It is now up to the EC to show their responsibility to the nation

If a single party comes to power repeatedly, without any competition, then how meaningful are elections?
17 November 2023, 17:30 PM

A fair election is the cornerstone of democracy

It is disheartening that none of the country's ruling party leaders have so far demonstrated the courage to face the people with a credible electoral process.
17 November 2023, 17:00 PM

What message does the CEC's comment on black money convey?

One recent comment by Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal caught the attention of many.
19 May 2023, 15:00 PM

In which direction is Bangladesh heading?

The most common question that people are asking these days is: will the upcoming general election be free and fair?
27 March 2023, 03:00 AM

EC may get power to scrap polls after results

The law ministry has agreed to the Election Commission’s request to have the power to cancel an election even after the issuance of a gazette notification on results.
28 February 2023, 01:30 AM

EC may get power to scrap polls after results

The law ministry has agreed to the Election Commission’s request to have the power to cancel an election even after the issuance of a gazette notification on results.
28 February 2023, 01:30 AM

Presidential election, AL strategy and the next polls

The nomination of a president is not to be taken lightly.
15 February 2023, 17:00 PM

By-Poll Drama, Hero Alom, and a Smart Bangladesh

Election Commission’s capacity to hold free and fair elections questioned.
3 February 2023, 15:00 PM

Is the EC fighting an unwinnable war?

There are a few possible explanations behind why the EC chose to suspend the Gaibandha-5 by-poll
15 October 2022, 17:33 PM

EVM neglect is EC's failure

Will the EC take any steps to address the crisis of confidence it's facing?
28 September 2022, 11:30 AM

EVM fingerprint mismatch: EC plans legal cover to let 1pc voters vote

The Election Commission plans to empower the election officials to allow up to 1 percent of the voters in a polling booth to cast votes through EVMs if their fingerprints don’t match with biometrics data stored in the EC server.
26 September 2022, 18:00 PM

Ailing Democracy: Rx Intensive Care

Biden’s “inflection point” applies to Bangladesh, too.
15 September 2022, 18:00 PM

Mahbub Talukdar: A Lonely Sherpa

When Mahbub joined the Election Commission, he knew his days were numbered.
30 August 2022, 16:00 PM

Free and fair elections: A far-fetched dream or a possible reality?

The issue this country faces is not a lack of active political participation; people want to vote.
17 August 2022, 18:00 PM

Will EC dialogues ever be more than just glorified tea parties?

When a political party in Bangladesh decides to have a dialogue with the Election Commission (EC), what do they expect?
15 August 2022, 16:12 PM