Reporters say permission and time limits at polling centres threaten transparency

Urges cooperation for holding fair, transparent, and credible polls

Journalists said yesterday that restoring public confidence in the electoral process will pose a major challenge for the Election Commission, given the widespread allegations of irregularities that were reported in the last three general elections.

National Citizen Party said if it did not get Shapla (water lily) as its electoral symbol, then it would have major political consequences and seriously impact the upcoming polls. 

Focus remains on implementation of July Charter, he says

Nasir Uddin, at dialogue with journalists, stresses media partnership, transparency

25 representatives from TV and online media, 17 editors from print media invited

Voter registration ongoing in 10 countries

The Election Commission has sent a letter to the National Citizen Party, asking it to choose an election symbol from its reserved list of 50 symbols.

Launched series of dialogues on Sept 28, beginning with civil society members, intellectuals

The European Union yesterday said it intends to send 150 observers to monitor Bangladesh's upcoming 13th national election, scheduled for February next year.

British high commissioner tells media after after meeting with CEC

The Election Commission must strictly enforce electoral laws to ensure that the upcoming general elections are free, fair and credible, said civil society representatives yesterday.

JP delegation holds meeting with Election Commission

Says comprehensive voter list compiled through door-to-door verification

A public circular was issued in this regard today, signed by EC Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed

EC meeting civil society members, intellectuals and academicians

Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin yesterday said they are facing “many seen and unseen challenges” as they are preparing for the upcoming national polls.

The Election Commission has reserved 115 symbols for registered parties and independent candidates in the upcoming 13th national parliamentary elections.

Gazette includes 115 symbols