Chief Election Commissioner
Budget of last 14 years of Awami League government
In 2006, the Awami League launched a strong movement against the BNP-led four-party coalition government, demanding fair elections. At that time, the caretaker government under President Yazuddin Ahmed, along with Election Commissioner MA Aziz, was involved in the voter list process. Facing mass agitation, power eventually shifted to the caretaker government of Fakhruddin Ahmed, which was influenced by the military.
Postponed election of 23 upazilas June 9
The Election Commission (EC) has announced that the elections of the 23 upazilas where polls were postponed due to Cyclone Remal will be held on June 9 next.
CEC reports over 30% voter turnout in 2nd phase of upazila polls"
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal stated that more than 30 percent of votes were cast during the second phase of the sixth Upazila Parishad election. election.
Cabinet approves draft law on remuneration and privileges for election commissioners
The Cabinet on Monday approved the draft of the "Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Remuneration and Privileges) Act, 2024", fixing their salaries.
30%-40% votes casted: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal has claimed that the election was completed peacefully in 139 upazilas in the first phaseof upazila parishad (UP) polls.
Candidacy of relatives of ministers, MPs not a problem: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal said that the Election Commission (EC) is not in trouble over the candidacy of the relatives of the ministers and lawmakers in the upazila parishad polls.
Action will be taken against MP interference in Upazila Polls: EC Rasheda Sultana
Election Commissioner (EC) Rasheda Sultana stated that if there is evidence of party influence against Members of Parliament in the Sixth Upazila Parishad elections, legal action will be taken.
Schedule for 2nd phase of upazila parishad polls announced
The Election Commission (EC) has announced the schedule for the second phase of 161 upazila parishad elections.