EC may change its decision on banning journalists using motorbikes during polls: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal today hinted that the Election Commission might change its decision on banning journalists using motorcycles during elections.
27 August 2023

‘UK encourages free, fair, participatory election’

British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke is holding a meeting with Chief Election commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal
27 August 2023

Draft of guidelines for foreign polls observers to be finalised next month: EC

The Election Commission will finalise in September the draft of changes to the existing guidelines for foreign election observers and journalists
23 August 2023

Nat’l election: EC to encourage candidates to file nomination papers online

The Election Commission (EC) will encourage candidates to submit nomination papers online for the next national elections, the EC secretary said today.
21 August 2023

Stakeholders’ opinion needed in revising foreign election observer policy: TIB

As the Election Commission took the initiative to revise the foreign election observer policy for the upcoming national elections, Transparency International Bangladesh has urged to amend the policy in light of the opinions of experts, media workers, and other stakeholders and international practices
20 August 2023

Hopeful that BNP will take part in polls: EC Rashida

The Election Commission is not facing any kind of pressure from any quarter while conducting polls so far, said EC Rashida Sultana
20 August 2023

Polls schedule in November

The Election Commission will announce the schedule for the next parliamentary elections in November, Election Commissioner Anisur Rahman said yesterday.
9 August 2023

Schedule of 12th national election in November

The Election Commission will announce the schedule for the next parliamentary elections in November, Election Commissioner Anisur Rahman said today
9 August 2023

National polls: Only 68 likely to get registration as local observers

Aggrieved persons will have to lodge their objections with the EC within next 15 working days
8 August 2023

AL-led 14-party alliance to hold rally on Aug 7

The ruling Awami League-led 14-party alliance will hold a rally on August 7 protesting the "terror and anarchy" of BNP
4 August 2023

Govt committed to hold free, fair polls, law minister tells UK envoy

The government is committed to hold a free, fair, and violence-free election in Bangladesh, Law Minister Anisul Huq today told British High Commissioner in Bangladesh Sarah Cooke
3 August 2023

Facebook to block polls-related misinformation: EC official

Social media platform Facebook has agreed to block misinformation and hate content regarding the upcoming 12th parliamentary election, the Election Commission said today
3 August 2023

Both AL and US want free, fair and peaceful elections: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said the US and his party want the same thing -- free, fair and peaceful elections
3 August 2023

Everyone has a responsibility to contribute to free, fair polls: Haas

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas said today that everyone involved in the democratic process in Bangladesh is responsible for contributing to a free, fair, and peaceful election
3 August 2023

Vote for boat to continue development, says PM

Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina today sought vote for her party's electoral symbol boat in the next general election to give them another chance to serve the people
2 August 2023

US to send pre-election monitoring team in October, Haas tells CEC

The US will send a monitoring team in early October to assess the pre-polls situation ahead of Bangladesh's parliamentary elections, US Ambassador Peter Haas said today
1 August 2023

US concerned over reports of intimidation, political violence in Bangladesh

The United States is concerned about reports of intimidation and political violence during protests in Bangladesh over the weekend against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said on Monday
31 July 2023

Foreign observers have confidence in EC: info minister

Information Minister Hasan Mahmud has said that foreign observers seem confident about the Election Commission's ability to conduct free and fair elections in line with the constitution
31 July 2023

Violence in Bangladesh over weekend 'deeply worrying': Amnesty

Amnesty International has said that the violence in Bangladesh over the weekend is deeply worrying and may have implications for the human rights situation before, during, and after the elections
31 July 2023

Can't bring anyone to polls by sending out palanquin: Shahriar

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam today said Bangladesh's importance continues to grow in the geopolitical context, bringing both challenges and opportunities
31 July 2023