Election Commission

Neutrality debate takes centre stage

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

Neutrality debate takes centre stage / Reconstitute EC to ensure free, fair polls

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.

‘Shapla not on EC's official list, can't be given to NCP'

Reiterates Election Commissioner Anwarul Islam

BCB Elections / EC to complete hearings on 30 objections Thursday

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.

Work plan for polls: EC aims to wrap up key preps by November

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 return of ‘No Vote’ option is long overdue

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

'Election Commission shamelessly favouring a particular party'

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

Election Commission must create a level playing field for all

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

CA office writes to EC for polls in February

The Chief Adviser’s Office yesterday sent a letter asking the Election Commission to complete all necessary preparations for the parliamentary polls before Ramadan in February 2026.

August 24, 2025
August 24, 2025

'Election Commission shamelessly favouring a particular party'

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

August 8, 2025
August 8, 2025

Election Commission must create a level playing field for all

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

August 7, 2025
August 7, 2025

CA office writes to EC for polls in February

The Chief Adviser’s Office yesterday sent a letter asking the Election Commission to complete all necessary preparations for the parliamentary polls before Ramadan in February 2026.

July 18, 2025
July 18, 2025

Election observers: Minimum age lowered to 21

The Election Commission yesterday revoked the registrations of all 96 local organisations that monitored the 12th national election.

July 10, 2025
July 10, 2025

EC to register voters in five more countries

The Election Commission (EC) has received approval from the foreign ministry to begin voter registration of Bangladeshi expatriates in five additional countries, including the US.

February 9, 2025
February 9, 2025

BNP delegation meets EC officials

A BNP delegation held a meeting with CEC AMM Nasir Uddin and other election commissioners this afternoon

November 24, 2024
November 24, 2024

Managing expectations the challenge for EC

The EC was a rubber stamp to legalise AL's usurpation of power in last three elections

October 23, 2024
October 23, 2024

EC registration: SC restores Jamaat’s appeal against scrapping

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court yesterday restored an appeal that challenged a High Court verdict scrapping the Jamaat-e-Islami’s registration with the Election Commission as a political party.

September 12, 2024
September 12, 2024

Futility of restoring the non-party caretaker government

We must first acknowledge that the Bangladesh Constitution has failed to maintain a robust democratic system.

September 5, 2024
September 5, 2024

Reform the system, politics will fall in line

But let's remember, this victory is just the beginning—10 percent of the journey. The real challenge lies ahead. This is where we, Sri Lankans, faltered.