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EC to remove over 10 lakh deceased voters
The Election Commission (EC) has collected data on more than 47 lakh citizens during its door-to-door voter list update campaign. Among them, nearly one million have been identified as deceased voters, as of February 2. ASM Humayun Kabir, director general of the National Identity Registration...
Commission focuses more on national elections — says EC Masud
Election Commissioner Abdur Rahmanel Masud has stated that the nations primary focus is on the upcoming parliamentary elections. According to the Chief Adviser, the polls are expected to take place by the end of 2025 or early 2026. We are currently prioritizing preparations for the national...
EC directs to maintain urgent NID services
The Election Commission (EC) has directed field officers to ensure the continued provision of National Identity Card (NID) services. The directive has been sent to field officers by Md. Nashir Uddin Chowdhury, Senior Assistant Secretary of the Election Commissions Election Assistance Branch....
'EC committed to meeting people's expectations'
Chief Election Commissioner, AMM Nasir Uddin said that the Election Commission is committed to fulfilling the expectations of the people and ensuring a fair election. He made this remark today (Monday) during the inauguration of the voter list update program at the Savar Upazila Parishad...
Voter list update starts Monday, election preparations begin: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner, AMM Nasir Uddin, said that the Election Commission is preparing for the elections according to the timeline set by the Chief Adviser, with the voter list update starting on Monday. He said that the Election Commission does not wish to get involved in any political...
3 reasons made voter list controversial: EC Abul Fazal
Election commissioner EC) Brig. Gen. (retd.) Abul Fazal Md. Sanaullah said the election commission has identified 3 reasons that made the voter-list controversial. For this, the Election Commission decided to update the list by going door-to-door to the voters, he said. He shared this...
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...
Awami League massacred votes in country: Jamaat Ameer
Expressing his determination to hand over the helm of the country to youths, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman said Awami League had massacred votes in this country. We have waged movements in phases during the past 15.6 years. But we couldnt finish our movements by ousting the...
What will impact after South Korea's Yoon’s 2nd impeachment vote over martial law attempt
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is set to face a crucial second impeachment vote on Saturday following his controversial attempt to impose martial law earlier this month. The decree, which lasted less than six hours, shocked the nation, divided his political party, and left his presidency...
South Korean President faces close second martial law impeachment vote
South Koreas opposition leader, Lee Jae-myung, has urged lawmakers to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed martial law declaration. The National Assembly will hold its second vote on impeachment Saturday, requiring 200 votes to pass. Opposition members need support from eight ruling...
French government collapses in “No-Confidence” vote
The French government has collapsed as the prime minister Michel Barnier was ousted in a no-confidence vote, reports BBC. The media said: MPs voted overwhelmingly in support of the motion against him - just three months after he was appointed by President Emmanuel Macron. Oppositions had...
French government felled in no-confidence vote, deepening political crisis
French lawmakers voted to remove the government, putting France, the second-largest economy in the European Union, into a deeper crisis on Wednesday. This could make it harder for the government to pass laws and manage a large budget deficit. Far-right and left-wing lawmakers joined forces to...
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...
Sri Lankans to vote for change, rejecting dynastic politics
Sri Lanka votes to elect a new parliament this week in a snap general election called by its Marxist-leaning president who wants a fresh mandate in the legislature to drive economic reforms in the debt-ridden island nation. Anura Kumara Dissanayakewas elected president of the South Asian country...