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Preparation underway to hold election as per roadmap: EC secy
Senior Secretary of the Election Commission Akhtar Ahmed said that preparation is underway to hold the next parliamentary election as per the roadmap announced by the Chief Adviser. He spoke to the media after meeting with UNDP representatives at the election commission office in the capitals...
Working on someone's side will cause problems: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin warned the officials of the commission saying stern action will be taken against the responsible officials who will work in favour of any side. You will not act biased in the upcoming elections. Earlier, if you didnt work for the ruling party,...
EC staff asked to update personal data sheets
The Election Commission has asked all the officials and employees who are working in Nirbachan Bhaban to update their personal data sheets (PDS) for vetting the data by the intelligence agencies, reports UNB. The commission issued a circular on Tuesday instructing all the officials and employees...
EC to start door-to-door voter update from Jan 20
The Election Commission (EC) will start the process of updating the voter list by going door to door from January 20. Election Commission (EC) officials confirmed the matter on Monday. In this regard, EC additional secretary KM Ali Newaz said, We hope to be able to start this process in the...
AL may contest elections unless banned: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin stated that the Awami League could take part in the elections unless a ban is imposed by the government or judiciary. The CEC said this during a meeting with election officials at the Chattogram Circuit House on Monday morning, reports UNB....
‘EC will decide who are eligible for contest in polls’
The Chief of the Electoral Reform Commission Badiul Alam Majumder stated that the Election Commission (EC) will determine who is eligible to participate in the upcoming elections. He clarified that the commissions role is to propose reforms to the electoral system, not to decide individual...
No plans for using EVMs in election: CEC
The Election Commissions (EC) does not plan on using Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) in the upcoming national elections, newly-appointed Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin said today (Dec 17), reports TBS. EVMs are very problematic. We will not go into this hassle. Our plan is to...
EC directs corrections for errors in National ID cards
The Election Commission (EC) has called on citizens to rectify any inaccuracies in their National Identity Cards (NIDs) by January 2, ahead of the draft voter lists publication on the same day. In a statement released on Sunday, the EC Secretariat encouraged individuals to visit their local...
Those involved in past electoral crimes must be brought to book: Badiul Alam
Badiul Alam Majumdar, Chairman of the Election Reform Commission (ERC), stated on Wednesday that individuals proven to be involved in election-related crimes in previous elections must face justice. He told journalists after a meeting with the Election Commission at the Election Bhaban in...
Trust deficit in electoral system is major challenge: EC
The Election Commission (EC) has identified the lack of voter confidence as the most significant challenge facing the electoral process at this time, Election Commissioner Brigadier General (retd) Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah said on Wednesday, reports The Business Standard. Rebuilding trust in the...
EC formed with transparency: UNRC
The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh, Gwyn Lewis, has stated that the Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh has been formed with transparency. She made the remarks following a meeting with Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin at the EC Secretariat in Agargaon,...
Reconstitution of EC is a significant step towards forming elected parliament, government: Tarique
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday said the formation of the Election Commission is an significant step towards establishing an elected parliament and government. The interim government has already reconstituted the Election Commission. We believe this is a significant step towards...
CEC, 4 ECs sworn in
Newly-appointed Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin and four Election Commissioners (ECs) Md Anwarul Islam Sarker, Abdur Rahmanel Masud, Begum Tahmida Ahmad and Brigadier General (retd) Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah today (Sunday) took oath at the Supreme Court, reports BSS. Chief...
New EC to be sworn in Sunday afternoon
The newly appointed Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and four election commissioners are set to take their oath on Sunday. Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed will administer the oath at 1:30 pm in the Judges Lounge of the Supreme Court. Retired Secretary AMM Nasir Uddin has been appointed as the...
New voter information on EC server within 3 days of registration
The Election Commission (EC) has directed officials to upload new voter data to the server within three days of capturing fingerprints, photographs, and completing the registration process. Mohammad Ariful Islam, System Analyst Engineer at the ECs NID branch, issued an instruction to field...
BNP proposes 5 names for new EC
The BNP proposed the names of five individuals to the search committee for the new Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday. BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed and Joint Secretary General Shahiduddin Chowdhury Annie submitted the names to the Cabinet Secretary Sheikh Abdur Rashid,...
Search Committee for Election Commission formed: Asif Nazrul
Law Affairs Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul said on Tuesday that a search committee has been formed to establish the Election Commission. The recommendation has been submitted to the Chief Adviser for signature, and official notification will be issued as soon as the signature is obtained today or...