Ahmed Deepto

Top government officials have suggested holding the upcoming UP elections in January instead of the Election Commission’s tentative plan to begin them in November, citing annual examinations and the implementation of the government’s 180-day programmes, among other considerations.

The killing of 13-year-old Oprotim raises disturbing questions about child safety and the violence surrounding everyday theft and snatching

With the local government polls approaching, the Election Commission has banned posters for campaigning while allowing limited use of billboards for the first time in the electoral history of local bodies.

Police, BGB and Ansar asked to prepare for local polls

Three political parties registered with the Election Commission last year have violated its rules by failing to submit their annual audit reports, while four others registered in earlier years have also failed to comply.

The Election Commission plans to begin local government elections in the first week of October, starting with the haor and northeastern districts -- Sunamganj, Netrokona, Kishoreganj and parts of Habiganj.

Candidates must be at least 35, secure the support of two MPs and submit nomination papers by August 13

EC clears 9,58,000 applications annually on average