union parishad (UP)
Strong local government for developing democracy
A stable union parishad is crucial for the long-term development of rural communities and the strengthening of democracy.
29 December 2023, 00:00 AM
UP chairman candidate stabbed in Rajshahi
An Awami League (AL) rebel chairman candidate is stabbed at Kismat Gonokoir union of Durgapur upazila in Rajshahi.
13 May 2016, 15:44 PM
3rd phase UP polls fairer than previous two: CEC
Chief Election Commission Kazi Rakibuddin Ahmed claims that voting in the third phase of Union Parishad (UP) elections was held in a free, fair and congenial atmosphere.
23 April 2016, 12:33 PM
Khaleda to sit with alliance chiefs to decide on UP polls
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will sit with the top leaders of 20-party alliance to decide whether it will participate in the Union Parishad elections.
4 April 2016, 06:10 AM
UP polls: 78.46% votes cast in 2nd phase
A total of 78.46 present votes are cast in the second phase of the country’s Union Parishad elections, an official of the Election Commission says.
3 April 2016, 06:31 AM
Death and violence during polls
We are deeply shocked and saddened at the tragic death of a ten-year-old who was caught in the crossfire between supporters of rival candidates at the union parishad (UP) elections in Keraniganj.
1 April 2016, 18:00 PM
Voting ends in 2nd phase of UP polls
The second phase of the Union Parishad (UP) elections in 639 unions of 47 districts ended this afternoon. The UP polls are held on partisan lines for the first time.
31 March 2016, 02:15 AM
BNP blames EC for UP polls violence
BNP blames Election Commission for deaths and violence that took place during the first phase of the Union Parishad elections.
24 March 2016, 12:21 PM
Marred UP elections
The first phase of union parishad (UP) elections saw widespread violence that left 10 persons killed and a thousand others wounded.
23 March 2016, 18:00 PM