Election Commission
Data collection to update electoral roll starts July 25
Collection of citizens' data by the Election Commission-appointed enumerators to update electoral roll begins on July 25, .
2 July 2015, 13:59 PM
Sujan for reforming Election Commission
Sushashoner Jonno Nagorik (Sujan), a civil society platform for good governance, urges the government for reforms to the Election Commission in view of the recent city polls to Dhaka and Chittagong.
25 May 2015, 07:16 AM
NID for 15-yr-old citizens
The Election Commission decides to provide National Identity (NID) cards to the citizens when they turn 15.
12 May 2015, 16:24 PM
Writ seeks judicial probe into city polls ‘irregularities’
Writ petition is filed with High Court seeking directives on Election Commission and government to form judicial inquiry commission for investigation into "irregularities" during city polls.
7 May 2015, 04:19 AM
3 city mayors-elect to be sworn-in Wednesday
Newly elected mayors and councillors of three city corporations in Dhaka and Chittagong will be sworn-in on Wednesday morning.
5 May 2015, 16:31 PM
Australia, Canada want probe into polls irregularities
Australia and Canada call upon the Election Commission and all responsible authorities to swiftly and impartially investigate the reports of irregularities and violence during the city corporation elections in Dhaka and Chittagong on April 28.
30 April 2015, 10:36 AM
It was a free, fair city polls: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says that the just concluded elections to Chittagong and Dhaka cities were conducted in a free and fair fashion.
29 April 2015, 06:13 AM
Free rickshaw ride for voters
AL-backed Dhaka South City Corporation mayor candidate Sayeed Khokon and a number of councillors allegedly hire rickshaws to give voters a free ride to the voting centres.
28 April 2015, 10:30 AM
AL to accept election results, says PM
Casting her vote in the city corporation election, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said Awami League will accept the election result whatever it is.
28 April 2015, 03:37 AM
Live: City polls
Get the latest on Dhaka and Chittagong city corporations polls covered by our reporters. A total of 60.29 lakh voters will elect three mayors and 179 councilors through the polls.
28 April 2015, 02:44 AM
Dhaka, Ctg city polls begin
Voting begins in Dhaka and Chittagong city corporations this morning amid fear of violence. Starting from 8:00am, the voting will continue till 4:00pm without any break in between.
28 April 2015, 01:39 AM
City polls: Restriction on motorbike, vehicular movement
Dhaka Metropolitan Police slaps a restriction on motorcycle movement from 12:01am Sunday to 6:00am Wednesday as part of security measures for the bifurcated Dhaka city corporation elections.
25 April 2015, 12:43 PM
Letter sent to Khaleda for ‘violating electoral code’
The returning officer of Dhaka North City Corporation sends letter to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia accusing her of violating the electoral code of conduct.
25 April 2015, 07:53 AM
EC working under govt: BNP
BNP accuses the Election Commission of working under the government’s instruction to ensure victory of the ruling party’s mayoral aspirants in the city polls.
24 April 2015, 09:08 AM
BNP criticises EC strategy on army deployment
BNP criticises Election Commission’s strategy over army deployment for the upcoming city elections to Dhaka and Chittagong city corporations.
23 April 2015, 08:41 AM
BNP for army at every polling centres
BNP voices for army deployment at every polling centres during the city corporations polls to ensure free and fair voting.
22 April 2015, 08:25 AM
EC for Apr 26-29 army deployment
The Election Commission has decided to deploy army from April 26 to April 29 in Dhaka and Chittagong city corporations to maintain law and order during the April 28 city polls.
21 April 2015, 11:14 AM
Magura-1 by-election May 30
The by-election to Magura-1 constituency will be held on May 30, Election Commission (EC) announced today.
20 April 2015, 11:54 AM
Mirza Abbas pledges livable Dhaka
Wife of BNP-blessed mayor for Dhaka south city Mirza Abbas unveils his manifesto with a slogan to build a livable Dhaka city.
20 April 2015, 05:54 AM
63pc of CCC candidates are businessmen: Sujon
Most of the mayor and councillor aspirants in the upcoming Chittagong City Corporation elections are businessmen, Sushashoner Jonno Nagorik, a civil society platform, said.
18 April 2015, 14:01 PM