“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.

Difficulties in accessing the system began at 8.30pm on June 18

There has been uncertainty about how participatory the next national election, slated for the end of this year or early 2024, will be as the BNP has been threatening to boycott the polls if it is held under the ruling Awami League government

The EC secretary said polling in all 300 constituencies in the next national polls, slated for late 2023 or early 2024, will be held using ballot papers and transparent ballot boxes. 

Since its formation a year ago, the new Election Commission has largely failed to gain the opposition parties’ trust, said political analysts

An AL delegation, led by the party's General Secretary Obaidul Quader, submitted the nomination papers at the Election Commission this morning.

The Election Commission is yet to begin delimitation of parliamentary constituencies, a vital job ahead of the next national election, due to the unavailability of the final report on the latest census.

Voting in Rangpur City Corporation elections began this morning using electronic voting machines (EVMs).

The Election Commission will announce on Sunday the schedule for by-elections to the parliamentary seats that fell vacant following the resignation of the BNP lawmakers.

The Election Commission and the government have picked up similar tones against statements by foreign diplomats on Bangladesh’s domestic issues, such as elections.