Election Commission

MPs can join city election campaigns: EC

The Election Commission approves the proposed City Corporation (election code of conduct) Rules 2018, allowing Members of Parliaments (MPs) to participate in city corporation election campaigns.
24 May 2018, 10:49 AM

‘Fantastic polls, EC satisfied’

Election Commission claims that the Khulna City Corporation (KCC) elections was held in a free, fair and festive manner, except some irregularities at three centres out of 289.
15 May 2018, 13:33 PM

BNP’s allegation not specific: EC

BNP’s allegations of irregularities in Khulna City Corporation polls are not specific, Election Commissioner Shahadat Hossain Chowdhury say.
15 May 2018, 10:20 AM

No army deployment in local govt polls: EC

The Election Commission has decided not to deploy army in local government elections, including in Gazipur and Khulna city corporation polls scheduled to be held on May 15.
26 April 2018, 12:12 PM

Fair polls can’t be held without army deployment: Shujan

Urging the Election Commission (EC) to remain alert and watchful ahead of the next general election, Sushasoner Jonno Nagorik (Sujan), a civil society platform, says that the army deployment is imperative in holding the next parliamentary election in a free, fair and credible manner.
23 April 2018, 13:04 PM

MPs likely to be allowed in city polls campaigns

Following the ruling Awami League's request, the Election Commission is considering an amendment to the electoral
19 April 2018, 18:00 PM

By-polls to 2 JS seats on March 13

The by-polls to Gaibandha-1 and Brahmanbaria-1 will be held on March 13 as the Election Commission yesterday announced the polls schedules for the two parliamentary constituencies.
4 February 2018, 18:00 PM

DNCC By-polls: EC seeks stay on HC order

The Election Commission has filed two separate leave-to-appeal petitions with the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the High Court order that has halted the process for holding a by-election to the Dhaka North City Corporation.
1 February 2018, 18:00 PM

EC seeks stay on HC order against DNCC by-polls

The Election Commission has filed two separate leave-to-appeal petitions with the Supreme Court seeking stay on the High Court order that halted the process for holding by-election to Dhaka North City Corporation mayor election.
1 February 2018, 09:34 AM

EC to decide on DNCC by-polls in a few days

The Election Commission will decide within a day or two when the by-polls to the mayoral post of Dhaka North City Corporation will be held, acting secretary of the commission Helaluddin Ahmed said yesterday.
10 December 2017, 18:00 PM

Army may not be given power of arrest

The army is unlikely to get back the power to arrest anyone for violating electoral laws on the polling day.
28 November 2017, 18:00 PM

EC to introduce ‘Voters’ Day’

The Election Commission decides to observe “Voters’ Day” to encourage youngsters who are eligible to register themselves in electoral rolls and exercise their right to franchise.
27 November 2017, 15:47 PM

Will the EC live up to its mandate?

The Election Commission (EC) held a post-dialogue press briefing on October 26. At the briefing, the Chief Election Commissioner said that the commission must conduct elections in accordance with the laws made by the government. His statement, although significant, raises serious concerns.
26 November 2017, 18:00 PM

EC announces Rangpur city polls schedule

The Election Commission announces the schedule for Rangpur City Corporation elections, scheduled for December 21.
5 November 2017, 09:48 AM

UN offers to work on cutting polls violence

The UN has expressed willingness to work with the Election Commission to reduce the risk of electoral violence in the next parliamentary polls scheduled to be held late next year.
4 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Engaging the youth in electoral process

As Bangladesh gears up for what may very well turn out to be the most crucial political exercise in its history, questions have arisen about the level of youth participation in electoral politics.
2 November 2017, 18:00 PM

‘Decision on army deployment when polls near’

The Election Commission will decide later whether to deploy army as the next general elections are still far away, Chief Election Commissioner says.
26 October 2017, 06:20 AM

Most parties want army deployment during election

During the polls talks with the Election Commission, most political parties wanted the deployment of the army and dissolution of
19 October 2017, 18:00 PM

AL won't budge on polls under incumbents

During its dialogue with the Election Commission today, the ruling Awami League is going to place an 11-point proposal, including
17 October 2017, 18:00 PM

EC talks: BNP’s proposal to be a milestone, says Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says his party will place a set of proposals before the Election Commission during its talks to hold the 11th parliamentary election in free, fair and credible manner.
13 October 2017, 14:17 PM