One of the committees was formed by the Ducsu election commission, and the other was formed by the proctorial team.

Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin expressed concern yesterday that, in addition to political and law-and-order challenges, the commission may also have to confront the threat of misinformation and disinformation on social media during the next polls.

The BNP and Communist Party of Bangladesh welcomed the Election Commission work plan for the next parliamentary polls, while the National Citizen Party and Islami Andolan Bangladesh criticised it.

The Election Commission yesterday unveiled its work plan for the next general election and set November as the deadline for wrapping up all major preparations.

Army has clarified it did not receive any directive from govt to be involved in student union elections

Candidates for the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union polls started reaching out to students with leaflets yesterday, while the university authorities removed banners, festoons, and campaign boards put up across campus in violation of the electoral code of conduct.

The plan will be published in a day or two

On the third day of the constituency delimitation hearings yesterday, residents and BNP leaders of Munshiganj and Manikganj demanded that each district retain four parliamentary constituencies as before.

DU metro rail station remains shut on Sept 8, 9

Their demands include enrolling first year students of the 2024-25 session and foreign students in the voter list

The schedule for the long-awaited Chittagong University Central Students' Union (Cucsu) polls is likely to be announced by Thursday.

Hasnat Abdullah says police obstructed NCP leaders and activists from entering EC building

As the Election Commission prepares for the next general elections, Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin yesterday said he would step down from his position if he’s asked to act under government orders.

The meeting was still ongoing at 4:00pm when the report was filed

Final list will be published on Oct 20

EC will also accept certificate signed by three fellow expat Bangladeshi NID holders

The European Union yesterday said that it will provide 4 million euros to support Bangladesh in conducting the upcoming 13th national elections in accordance with international standards.

The discussions are expected to focus on election preparations and the commission's roadmap, according to EC officials

Zonayed Saki, chief coordinator of Ganosamhati Andolon, has emphasised that reforms and the upcoming national election must move forward hand in hand.

Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury yesterday ruled out any possibility of changing the election timeframe announced by the chief adviser.