National Election
Gazette of polling centres for 13th parliamentary election published
Ahead of the upcoming national election, the Election Commission (EC) has started publishing the list of polling centres for all constituencies in gazette form.
9 lakh troops, drones and dog squads to be deployed during polls: Home Adviser
A total of 897,117 members of law enforcement agencies will be deployed for the 13th National Parliamentary Election, including 100,000 personnel from the Bangladesh Army, along with drones and dog squads, according to the home adviser.
Nahid Islam, Nasiruddin Patwari skip show-cause reply deadline
The National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam and Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari failed to respond within the stipulated time to show-cause notices issued over alleged violations of the election code of conduct, officials at the returning officer’s office said on Monday (January 19).
I confirm that looted weapons will not be used during the elections: Adviser
Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd.) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has confirmed that looted weapons of the police will not be used in the upcoming 13th National Parliament elections.
EC issues show-cause notices to Nahid, Patwari over election code violations
The Election Commission EC has issued show-cause notices to Nahid Islam, candidate for Dhaka-11 constituency and convenor of the National Citizen Party NCP, over allegations of violating the electoral code of conduct ahead of the 13th national parliamentary election. A similar notice has also been issued to Nasiruddin Patwari, candidate for Dhaka-8 constituency.
Party banned, not individual: EC Masud on Latif Siddique issue
The Election Commission (EC) has clarified that a political party has been banned, but no individual has been barred from contesting elections, effectively clearing the path for independent candidates linked to banned parties to participate.
Appeal hearings on candidacy to conclude today
The Election Commission (EC) is set to conclude appeal hearings today against returning officers’ decisions for the 13th parliamentary elections, paving the way for the publication of the final list of candidates.
Chaos erupts during EC hearing
Disorder and tension broke out at the Election Commission building during hearings for parliamentary election candidates on Saturday, November 17, amid disputes over nomination appeals.
BNP candidate’s nomination cancelled in Hasnat Abdullah’s constituency
The Election Commission has cancelled the nomination of BNP candidate Manjurul Ahsan Munshi in the Cumilla-4 constituency on allegations of loan default.
EC considers changes to domestic postal ballots
The Election Commission (EC) is considering changes to postal ballots used within Bangladesh, while ballots sent to overseas voters will remain unchanged, Commissioner Abdur Rahmanel Masud said on Saturday (January 17).