EVM
Reforms to restore voting rights
The chief advisor of the interim government had announced the formation of six reform commissions, one of which was the Electoral Reform Commission. On October 3, 2024, an eight-member commission was formed, led by Dr Badiul Alam Majumdar, with the goal of ensuring fair, impartial, and participatory elections to establish a representative democracy. The full report of the commission has already been published on the cabinet division's website. The chief advisor has emphasized the importance of reforms, stating that a key focus of these reforms is to establish a fair electoral system and good governance. The chief advisor has called on every citizen of the country to actively and joyfully engage in this great reform movement. He has also urged the public to come forward for the implementation of the commission's recommendations.
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.
Election date for 152 upazilas announced
The Election Commission (EC) has announced the election schedule for the uparishad parishad polls. In the first phase of upazila parishad polls, elections will be held in 152 upazilas on May 8.
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