Bangladesh EC cancels deal with BCC for NID data verification service
The Election Commission has terminated its contract with the Bangladesh Computer Council for National Identification data verification services due to a breach of terms.
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400,000 pending NID applications to be settled in 3 months
The Election Commission has taken a plan to settle nearly 400,000 pending applications, submitted seeking correction in the national identity cards, within the next three months in a bid to curb the corruption in the NID services.
Electoral Process: From manipulation to transparency
NATIONAL elections play a pivotal role in shaping the political, economic, and social direction of a country, serving as the cornerstone of democracy and the foundation for governance, stability and public accountability. They empower citizens to exercise their right to vote, enabling the collective voice of the populace to determine leadership and...
No plan of using EVMs in next election: CEC
Newly appointed chief election commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin on Tuesday said that the Bangladesh Election Commission did not have any plans of using electronic voting machines in the upcoming general elections in the country.
HC asks EC to give registration to BDP
The High Court on Thursday instructed the Election Commission to give registration to Bangladesh Development Party as a political party...
EC urges all to correct errors in NIDs by January 2
The Election Commission has urged all to correct any errors in their National Identity Cards by January 2...
EC forms four new committees
The Election Commission has formed four new committees, led by its four commissioners, to formulate and give recommendation on different aspects of its operation.
Regaining voters鈥� trust top priority
An exchange of views was held between the newly-formed Election Commission and the Electoral Reform Commission on Wednesday where both parties highlighted the major deficits, including lack of voters鈥� trust on the electoral system...
Final voter list to be published on Mar 2: EC
The election commission on Monday said that it would make the country鈥檚 final voter list public on March 2.
Rohingyas trying to collect NIDs illegally: EC
The Election Commission said on Thursday that displaced Rohingya people, who took shelter in Cox鈥檚 Bazar fleeing persecution in Myanmar, were trying to collect national identity cards from different election offices in Bangladesh.
BNP welcomes new EC, Nagarik Committee rejects
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Sunday welcomed the newly appointed chief election commissioner and the four other election commissioners.
Acceptable polls after reforms: CEC
Newly sworn-in chief election commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin on Sunday vowed to organise a free, fair, impartial and acceptable election soon after completing some reforms.
Newly appointed CEC, commissioners take oath
The newly appointed chief election commissioner and four commissioners took oath on Sunday...
Newly appointed CEC, commissioners likely to take oath Sunday
The newly appointed chief election commissioner AMM Md Nasir Uddin and four other commissioners are likely to take oaths on Sunday.
Five-member Election Commission in Bangladesh led by ex-secy as CEC formed
Former secretary AMM Nasir Uddin has been appointed as the new chief election commissioner.
Voting machines and democracy
THE demand for free, fair and transparent elections has become pronounced. The issue is reflected in a decision of the interim government to form the election commission reforms committee. Tasked with revamping the election commission to enhance its independence, transparency and public trust, the committee work represents a critical step...
Election roadmap after electoral reforms: Yunus
Interim government chief Muhammad Yunus on Sunday said that the election roadmap would be declared immediately after electoral reforms.
Ex-EC SM Zakaria dies
Former election commissioner SM Zakaria died early Tuesday while he was undergoing treatment at a city hospital. He was 77.
Search committee seeks party nominations
The search committee has called upon political parties, professional bodies and individuals to propose nominations by November 7 to form the next Election Commission.聽聽聽
Recruiting a credible EC transparently
RECRUITING a credible, neutral election commission in a politically contentious country such as Bangladesh requires a carefully crafted process emphasising transparency, inclusivity and...
Six-member search committee for Election Commission formed
The government on Thursday formed a six-member search committee led by Appellate Division judge Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury to recommend people for the offices of the chief election commissioner and other election commissioners...
Search body formed to pick聽CEC, ECs
Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury will head a six-member search committee to recommend people for the offices of the chief election commissioner and four other election commissioners.
Search committee for Election Commission to be declared soon: Asif Nazrul
A search committee has been formed to establish the Election Commission, law affairs adviser Asif Nazrul said on Tuesday...
BNP wants fast reforms, early election
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Friday urged the interim government to complete the reform activities as early as possible to ensure a fair election soon to counter the conspiracy to destabilise the country.
Police arrest Ex-EC secretary Helal Uddin in Chattogram
Police detained the former Election Commission secretary Helal Uddin Ahmed in Chattogram.
EC in Bangladesh accelerates disposal of NID correction applications
The Election Commission in Bangladesh has accelerated the disposal of the applications submitted seeking corrections in information in the national identity (NID) cards as the number of undisposed requests declined to less than 4 lakh now from over 6 lakh in June across the country.
Tarafder pulls out of BFF elections
The election commission of the Bangladesh Football Federation on Sunday published the final list of candidates for the October 26 polls, with industrialist-turned-sports organiser...
Parties iterate call for early reform, polls
Interim government chief adviser professor Muhammad Yunus on Saturday said that a search committee would be established to facilitate the formation of the new Election Commission.
Interim govt to form search committee for constituting new EC
Chief adviser鈥檚 special assistant Mahfuj Alam on Saturday said that the government would form a search committee following the existing law to constitute a new Election Commission for taking forward the relevant activities to hold the next national election...
Next election in Bangladesh realistically possible by 2025: Asif Nazrul
Adviser for law, justice and parliamentary affairs Asif Nazrul said that the next national elections could be arranged by the next year after completing the pre-election preparations, including...