Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukder says the lack of enthusiasm for election among the people is an ominous sign for a democratic nation.

The fifth and final phase of the upazila parishad election will be held to 16 upazilas on June 18. The Election Commission today published a gazette declaring schedule of the election.

The upazila parishad election in Lalmonirhat’s Aditmari upazila is held peacefully.

One person injured during the incident of brushfire in Rangamati’s Baghaichhari during upazila election day has died in Dhaka.

The turnout of voters in the fourth phase of the Upazila Parishad election was 36.50 percent as voters apparently showed their little interest in casting votes.

Voting at all of the 46 centres in Cumilla’s Titas upazila were suspended over the allegations of vote rigging and irregularities as the fourth phase elections to 107 upazilas ended.

Election Commission orders three lawmakers to leave their constituencies immediately for violating polls code ahead of upazila election.

Election Commission Secretary Helal Uddin Ahmed says, the commission prefers free, fair and peaceful voting against the attendance of voters.

Authorities suspend voting at all 89 centres of Katiadi upazila in Kishoreganj following allegations of huge irregularities during the 3rd phase of upazila elections.

The third phase elections to 117 upazila parishads concludes amid a low turnout of voters and stray incidents of violence.

As many as 117 upazilas go to polls today in the third phase of the election, amid very little voter turnout.

The Election Commission deploys additional members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in 24 risk-prone upazilas ahead of the tomorrow’s third phase of upazila elections.

Jukto Front Chairman AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury says although the national election was held in a participatory manner, the upazila elections are being one-sided as the polls race is limited within a party.

The investigation committee formed over killings of election officers and workers in Rangamati’s Baghaichhari upazila visiting scene.

Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukdar yesterday emphasised on reforming the current electoral process to make polls meaningful.

Awami League candidates and party rebels fought hard in yesterday's second phase of upazila polls that saw a low turnout.

Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukder terms the prevailing electoral atmosphere as an ominous sign for the democracy and underscored the need for reform to the overall electoral process.

Election Commission warns the election officials of stern action if allegations of irregularities are found against them during the upazila elections.

The Election Commission (EC) has decided to deploy army personnel in three hill districts during the second phase of upazila elections to be held on March 18.

Election Commission (EC) Secretary Helal Uddin Ahmed claims that the first phase of the upazila parishad election is held in free, fair and peaceful atmosphere.