Demarcation of two Pirojpur constituencies legal: HC

The High Court today declared legal the Election Commission's decision demarcating the constituencies of Fisheries and Livestock Minister SM Rezaul Karim and former minister Anwar Hossain Manju in Pirojpur
3 September 2023, 07:07 AM

National election in first week of January 2024: EC Anisur

The exact date of polling is yet to be determined, he added while addressing the inauguration ceremony of training for election officials
2 September 2023, 07:24 AM

Foreign observers in polls: EC finalises draft of new guidelines

The Election Commission Secretariat yesterday finalised in principle the draft of the new guidelines for foreign election observers and journalists.
31 August 2023, 18:00 PM

There will be fair, peaceful elections, law minister tells foreign friends

Law Minister Anisul Huq today assured the international community that there would be a "free, fair and peaceful" election in Bangladesh and hoped that people of Bangladesh will vote for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina again
30 August 2023, 15:15 PM

President’s son keen on contesting next election from Pabna-5

Arshad Adnan Rony, son of President Mohammed Shahabuddin, has expressed his interest in contesting the next parliamentary election from Pabna-5 constituency.
30 August 2023, 10:42 AM

EC may change its decision on banning journalists using motorbikes during polls: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal today hinted that the Election Commission might change its decision on banning journalists using motorcycles during elections.
27 August 2023, 08:37 AM

‘UK encourages free, fair, participatory election’

British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke is holding a meeting with Chief Election commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal
27 August 2023, 05:28 AM

Draft of guidelines for foreign polls observers to be finalised next month: EC

The Election Commission will finalise in September the draft of changes to the existing guidelines for foreign election observers and journalists
23 August 2023, 08:26 AM

Nat’l election: EC to encourage candidates to file nomination papers online

The Election Commission (EC) will encourage candidates to submit nomination papers online for the next national elections, the EC secretary said today.
21 August 2023, 09:02 AM

Stakeholders’ opinion needed in revising foreign election observer policy: TIB

As the Election Commission took the initiative to revise the foreign election observer policy for the upcoming national elections, Transparency International Bangladesh has urged to amend the policy in light of the opinions of experts, media workers, and other stakeholders and international practices
20 August 2023, 16:16 PM

Hopeful that BNP will take part in polls: EC Rashida

The Election Commission is not facing any kind of pressure from any quarter while conducting polls so far, said EC Rashida Sultana
20 August 2023, 11:48 AM

Polls schedule in November

The Election Commission will announce the schedule for the next parliamentary elections in November, Election Commissioner Anisur Rahman said yesterday.
9 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Schedule of 12th national election in November

The Election Commission will announce the schedule for the next parliamentary elections in November, Election Commissioner Anisur Rahman said today
9 August 2023, 11:40 AM

National polls: Only 68 likely to get registration as local observers

Aggrieved persons will have to lodge their objections with the EC within next 15 working days
8 August 2023, 14:56 PM

AL-led 14-party alliance to hold rally on Aug 7

The ruling Awami League-led 14-party alliance will hold a rally on August 7 protesting the "terror and anarchy" of BNP
4 August 2023, 17:10 PM

Govt committed to hold free, fair polls, law minister tells UK envoy

The government is committed to hold a free, fair, and violence-free election in Bangladesh, Law Minister Anisul Huq today told British High Commissioner in Bangladesh Sarah Cooke
3 August 2023, 15:33 PM

Facebook to block polls-related misinformation: EC official

Social media platform Facebook has agreed to block misinformation and hate content regarding the upcoming 12th parliamentary election, the Election Commission said today
3 August 2023, 12:49 PM

Both AL and US want free, fair and peaceful elections: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said the US and his party want the same thing -- free, fair and peaceful elections
3 August 2023, 10:48 AM

Everyone has a responsibility to contribute to free, fair polls: Haas

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas said today that everyone involved in the democratic process in Bangladesh is responsible for contributing to a free, fair, and peaceful election
3 August 2023, 07:47 AM

Vote for boat to continue development, says PM

Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina today sought vote for her party's electoral symbol boat in the next general election to give them another chance to serve the people
2 August 2023, 12:09 PM