Election Commission
Law Adviser clarifies his remarks on election timing
Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul on Saturday said the election timing will be fixed under the leadership of Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus as it is a very important policy decision.
Casino scam: Salim Pradhan can't contest UP polls, says SC
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) has passed an order barring Salim Pradhan, much discussed in the casino scandal, from participating in the Rupganj Upazila Parishad elections in.
Trust deficit in the local governance
The first phase of the Upazila Election held recently once again reflected the basic weakness of our local government system. Despite having all the built-in distortion in the overall governance system, we do have a local government structure which remains hobbled by a plethora of challenges. Over-centralisation, inadequate financial resources, weak institutional capacities and limited citizen participation, have plagued this tier of government for a long time.
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.
HC asks for Rohingya voter list of 2 unions of Chakaria
The High Court (HC) has asked for the list of how many Rohingyas have been enlisted as voters in two unions of Chakaria upazila of Cox's Bazar.
Voting underway in 19 Union Parishads
Voting for the general elections is underway in 19 Union Parishads (UPs) across 8 districts of the country. The voting started at 8:00 am on Sunday (April 28) and will continue till 4.00pm
Timely action will be taken if Minister-MP relatives remain in election race: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said, "Timely action will be taken if there is a violation of the party's decision to withdraw the candidacy of Minister-MPs' relatives in the upazila elections."
Elections to 55 upazilas on June 5
Elections to 55 upazilas will be held in the 4th phase on June 5 as the Election Commission (EC) announced the schedule after a meeting on Tuesday.
Upazila polls in Bandarban’s Ruma, Thanchi, and Rowangchhari suspended
Election Commission has suspended elections in three upazilas in Bandarban amid ongoing joint operations in the area following robberies at three bank branches by the Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF).
State Minister Palak's brother-in-law summoned by EC
Md Lutful Habib Rubel, a candidate for the post of chairman in Singra Upazila Parishad elections in Natore, has been summoned by the Election Commission (EC) in connection with the abduction and beating up of another UP chairman candidate, Delwar Hossain.
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