BNP leader seeks to run for seat ceded to alliance partner

Chief Adviser’s Office names former consensus commission vice president as chief coordinator for the campaigns

Leaders of four political parties pledged to build a society free from corruption, protect the rights and safety of people of all walks of life

If fail to discharge responsibilities, we won't be able to answer to future generations, he says

Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin yesterday said the country’s law and order situation would gradually improve ahead of the election and referendum scheduled for February 12 next year.

Says voting environment will improve as polling day draws closer

CA to inaugurate nationwide initiative encouraging voter participation

Meeting on polls security to begin at 2:30pm at EC Secretariat

Major political parties yesterday condemned the attacks on The Daily Star and Prothom Alo, describing the violence as a threat to democracy, freedom of expression and the rule of law, and an attempt to derail the upcoming national election.

The Election Commission yesterday rolled out a detailed security plan to ensure a peaceful and orderly environment during the national polls and referendum, including a five-day deployment of the armed forces.

Aspiring independent candidate Rani says she wants to be the voice of the neglected

International observers asked to apply by Jan 17

Directive issued to deploy additional police to protect election officials and materials

Submits legal notice to EC

All district election officers asked to submit the final list within five working days

EC Secretary Akhtar Ahmed says security should be given priority

EC orders electricity connections for centres that currently lack power supply

Bangladesh’s upcoming national polls and referendum, slated for February 12, will be an opportunity and a major test for the country’s democratic transition, Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) has said.

Ivars Ijabs declared chief observer

Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin yesterday dismissed concerns over a deterioration in law-and-order situation, saying there are no obstacles to holding a free and fair national election.