The alterations we need in our Election Commission
Elections are of paramount importance to a country’s quality of democratic governance.
1 September 2024, 06:00 AM
How to build trust in EVMs and the electoral system
As per statistics of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, out of 178 countries of the world where elections are held, e-voting is currently being used, partially or wholly, in the national elections of only 28 countries.
25 June 2022, 18:00 PM
How the EC can conduct credible elections
The 13th Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh, led by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal, assumed office at a time when election credibility in Bangladesh is under question.
23 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Covid-19, constitutional crisis and rise of authoritarianism
Like all other sectors and spheres of activity, elections and democracy have become the victims of Covid-19 since its outbreak earlier this year.
23 July 2020, 18:00 PM
Election Oversight in India: Some lessons to be learned
On March 9, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced Lok Sabha polls to be held in seven phases on April 11, 18, 23, 29, and
19 April 2019, 18:00 PM
For a stronger democracy
The UN Resolution 347180 (1979) states that “the peace and welfare of the world require maximum participation of women on equal terms with men in all fields.”
10 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Option for “no votes” and credible elections
The term “no votes” is defined as the “option to choose not to vote for any political candidate in an election”.
27 October 2017, 18:00 PM
If we really want genuinely free and fair elections. . .
We need an EC which is truly independent from all aspects; this independence does not only mean structural independence, but operational and financial independence along with individual independence of the election commissioners.
14 June 2016, 18:00 PM
The alterations we need in our Election Commission
Elections are of paramount importance to a country’s quality of democratic governance.
1 September 2024, 06:00 AM
How to build trust in EVMs and the electoral system
As per statistics of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, out of 178 countries of the world where elections are held, e-voting is currently being used, partially or wholly, in the national elections of only 28 countries.
25 June 2022, 18:00 PM
How the EC can conduct credible elections
The 13th Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh, led by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal, assumed office at a time when election credibility in Bangladesh is under question.
23 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Covid-19, constitutional crisis and rise of authoritarianism
Like all other sectors and spheres of activity, elections and democracy have become the victims of Covid-19 since its outbreak earlier this year.
23 July 2020, 18:00 PM
Election Oversight in India: Some lessons to be learned
On March 9, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced Lok Sabha polls to be held in seven phases on April 11, 18, 23, 29, and
19 April 2019, 18:00 PM
For a stronger democracy
The UN Resolution 347180 (1979) states that “the peace and welfare of the world require maximum participation of women on equal terms with men in all fields.”
10 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Option for “no votes” and credible elections
The term “no votes” is defined as the “option to choose not to vote for any political candidate in an election”.
27 October 2017, 18:00 PM
If we really want genuinely free and fair elections. . .
We need an EC which is truly independent from all aspects; this independence does not only mean structural independence, but operational and financial independence along with individual independence of the election commissioners.
14 June 2016, 18:00 PM
How they could have been
The municipal elections held on December 30 in 234 municipalities are considered neither 'credible' nor 'unacceptable' by any observer
2 January 2016, 18:00 PM
Credible Elections and 'Caretaker' Government
On July 26, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia said 'a caretaker government is not a must for holding national election, but it has to be held under a neutral government, no matter what its name is'.
17 August 2015, 18:00 PM
For a credible electoral roll
Election Commission Bangladesh (ECB) has started updating electoral roll since July 25, 2015 which will continue up to February 10, 2016.
31 July 2015, 18:00 PM