Election Irregularities in Bangladesh
11-party alliance alleges widespread poll irregularities
Delegation submits complaint to EC
12 February 2026
Govt launches probe into last 3 national polls
Forms investigation committee led by ex-HC judge Justice Shamim Hasnain
26 June 2025
Poll irregularities: Sedition among 3 new charges added against three ex-CECs
BNP filed a case against 24 individuals, including three former chief election commissioners, 10 election commissioners, and top government and police officials, for their alleged role in irregularities during national polls in 2014, 2018, and 2024
26 June 2025
'How could The Daily Star come here?'
The final minutes of voting in Dhaka as seen by two journalists
7 January 2024
Forced voting to fool the world?
It is clear why Awami League is so desperate to make January 7, 2024 look like a genuine competition, without any real competitors.
27 December 2023
Another managed election will be disastrous
Continued denial of voting and other political and democratic rights is bound to become a very serious threat in the future.
2 December 2023
Electoral lip service cannot hide ugly truths
Ongoing treatment of the opposition camp deeply alarming
28 November 2023
We are heading towards another one-sided election
Voters will be deprived of the opportunity to choose from worthy candidates in a one-sided election.
21 November 2023
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Politics at crossroads
The prospect of a free and fair election is still eluding us.
6 July 2023
Govt decision to curtail EC’s power
A further blow to the possibility of elections being free and fair
5 July 2023
Irregularities abound in Gaibandha-5 by-polls
We would like to commend the EC for diligently doing its job
2 December 2022
Gaibandha by-election: Irregularities well-orchestrated
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.
2 December 2022
Is Gaibandha-5 by-poll a prelude to the main show?
EC’s action in Gaibandha-5 on Wednesday was commendable.
13 October 2022