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.

Final candidate list to be published on Dec 25

The Election Commission yesterday issued a circular on candidate eligibility and disqualification for the next national polls, adding a provision barring anyone from contesting if a formal charge has been filed against them at the International Crimes Tribunals.

A recent Election Commission circular regarding candidate disqualifications for the next polls has omitted a provision that bars anyone from contesting if a formal charge has been filed against them at the International Crimes Tribunals.

In recent weeks, several killings involving underground gangs have made headlines.

The Election Commission last night instructed the police to strengthen security at all of its field-level offices.

Fine imposed by executive magistrate for motorcade procession

These announcements are not merely dates; they reflect the political conditions of the time

The longer gap between the announcement of the election schedule and polling day will give both the EC and candidates more time to prepare, it said

In a major step toward restoring democratic rule, the Election Commission yesterday announced the schedule for the 13th national election and the referendum on the July charter, both to be held on February 12.

The country’s existence and sovereignty will be at risk if the BNP’s leaders and activists do not take the upcoming national election seriously, said its Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday.

For the first time in history, three Election Commission officials have been appointed as returning officers (ROs) for four constituencies in the upcoming general election scheduled for February 12.

Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin announces the schedule

It will be effective from the day after the schedule is announced until two days after the voting

National Citizen Party yesterday announced nominees in 125 constituencies, pitting its top leaders against rivals from BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami in key Dhaka seats in the upcoming national election.

The Election Commission will unveil the schedule this evening for the country’s first-ever twin polls -- the national election and the July charter referendum -- to be held on the same day in mid-February.