The final minutes of voting in Dhaka as seen by two journalists

It is clear why Awami League is so desperate to make January 7, 2024 look like a genuine competition, without any real competitors.

Continued denial of voting and other political and democratic rights is bound to become a very serious threat in the future.

Ongoing treatment of the opposition camp deeply alarming

Voters will be deprived of the opportunity to choose from worthy candidates in a one-sided election.

The prospect of a free and fair election is still eluding us.

A further blow to the possibility of elections being free and fair

We would like to commend the EC for diligently doing its job

The Election Commission recommended punishment for 134 officials involved in Gaibandha-5 by-polls after its probe found their involvement in irregularities and negligence in performing duties.

EC’s action in Gaibandha-5 on Wednesday was commendable.