Surveillance is being coordinated from the central law-and-order control room

'I don't have the authority, right, or power to say this,' says Akhtar Ahmed

The Election Commission today began distributing election materials, including ballot boxes, to the polling centres across the country ahead of the 13th national election and referendum, scheduled for tomorrow.

Preparations followed a coordinated and multi-dimensional approach, says CEC

Nearly 300 cases filed for code violations

A technical flaw in an online application system introduced by Bangladesh’s Election Commission ahead of the 13th national parliamentary election has exposed the personal information of at least 14,000 journalists, including photographs, signatures and national ID details, according to accounts from those who observed the incident. The information was accessible for about two hours.

The Election Commission and the government are at loggerheads over whether employees of the republic can campaign for a “yes” vote in the referendum, scheduled to be held along with the February 12 general election.

They may inform and raise awareness about the referendum itself, it clarifies

Other procedures will be ensured as soon as possible, EC secretary says

Amid worries over deteriorating law and order ahead of the national polls, the Election Commission yesterday ordered law enforcers to set up more checkpoints, crack down on organised crime, and recover illegal or missing firearms and ammunition.

Jamaat questions reshuffles in police, admin; NCP says candidates must not use alliance partner’s symbols

Won't be appropriate to comment without knowing the details, he says

Major political parties are locked in a debate over the neutrality of the government and the Election Commission.

The National Citizen Party yesterday expressed serious concerns over what it described as the Election Commission’s partial and non-transparent activities and urged the government to restructure it to ensure a free and fair election.

Reiterates Election Commissioner Anwarul Islam

An election commissioner of the upcoming Board of Directors' election of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said on Wednesday that the Election Commission (EC) had received 30 objections to the draft voters' list and would hold hearings on those complaints on Thursday.

The Election Commission yesterday unveiled its work plan for the next general election and set November as the deadline for wrapping up all major preparations.

The No Vote option gives dissenting voters a voice. It turns frustration into a measurable verdict.

Hasnat Abdullah says police obstructed NCP leaders and activists from entering EC building

A recent report by the Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has presented an unflattering portrayal of ongoing political and administrative practices.