EC to sit tomorrow to discuss polls schedule

The Election Commission will hold a meeting tomorrow at 5:00pm to discuss the election schedule
14 November 2023, 08:00 AM

People should determine future of Bangladeshi govt: US State Dept

The US said yesterday that the Bangladeshi people should determine the future government
14 November 2023, 04:45 AM

Polls schedule to be unveiled Nov 15 or 16

The Election Commission is likely to announce the schedule of the next polls either on November 15 or 16.
13 November 2023, 18:00 PM

National polls: 29 local observers get EC green signal

The Election Commission yesterday announced that 29 more local observers are eligible to get registration as local observers for observing the next general election.
13 November 2023, 18:00 PM

EC cancels results of 3 polling stations

The Election Commission yesterday cancelled the results of one polling station in Lakshmipur-3 and two in Brahmanbaria-2 constituencies due to irregularities in by-polls.
13 November 2023, 18:00 PM

Lakshmipur-3, B'baria-2 by-polls: EC cancels results of three polling stations

The Election Commission has cancelled the results of one polling station in Lakshmipur-3 and two in Brahmanbaria-2 constituencies due to irregularities in the recent by-polls.
13 November 2023, 10:44 AM

Appointment of EC officials as ROs unlikely

The chances of appointing Election Commission officials as returning officers are slim as the BNP- and Jamaat-enforced blockades have changed the political scenario which deputy and divisional commissioners should be more adept at dealing with, EC sources said.    
12 November 2023, 18:00 PM

IAB will march towards EC if polls schedule announced without consensus

Islami Andolan Bangladesh would march towards the Election Commission the day EC announces election schedule without political consensus and creating a level playing field, the party said today
12 November 2023, 13:11 PM

‘Online nomination system will reduce electoral code of conduct violations’

Say election commissioners while inaugurating the service and the election app
12 November 2023, 08:36 AM

EC to roll out mobile app for voters

The Election Commission is set to introduce a mobile app today to ensure voters find polls-related information at their fingertips.
11 November 2023, 18:00 PM

Electronic Voting Machines: Tk 940cr lost due to poor upkeep

Electronic voting machines, first introduced in 2011 in Bangladesh, and touted as a great tool for voters to exercise their franchise, were adopted on a large scale for voting in six constituencies in 2018.
10 November 2023, 18:00 PM

US reiterates need for free, fair polls

The US wants Bangladesh’s elections to be free, fair and peaceful as it looks to continue deepening the partnership in trade, climate space, security, and other areas where potentials exist.
10 November 2023, 18:00 PM

Election not an issue in Rohingya repatriation

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen yesterday said the repatriation of the Rohingyas living in Bangladesh could start before the election.
10 November 2023, 18:00 PM

Polls schedule likely to be announced by next week: EC Anisur

Election Commissioner Anisur Rahman today said the commission is likely to announce the schedule for the 12th parliamentary polls by next week
10 November 2023, 08:23 AM

Undisrupted voting rights EC's top priority: CEC

The Election Commission's main desire is that no one should be disrupted from exercising their right to vote during the upcoming national elections, Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal said today
10 November 2023, 06:50 AM

Polls within stipulated time at any cost

The Election Commission will hold the next general election within the stipulated time limit of January 29 at any cost, said Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal.
9 November 2023, 18:00 PM

Polls to be held on time despite disruptions

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal yesterday said the national elections will be held on time and steps have been taken by the government to make the elections free, fair, and impartial.
9 November 2023, 18:00 PM

Patuakhali-1 By-Polls: AL candidate elected MP unopposed

Awami League's Organising Secretary Advocate Afzal Hossain has been elected in Patuakhali-1 by-polls uncontested
9 November 2023, 14:38 PM

Ensure democratic, constitutional continuity at any cost, president tells EC

CEC says polls schedule will be announced 'very soon'
9 November 2023, 07:08 AM

China won't interfere in Bangladesh's internal affairs: envoy

China will not interfere in the internal affairs of Bangladesh, said Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen today
9 November 2023, 06:51 AM