The Election Commission must strictly enforce electoral laws to ensure that the upcoming general elections are free, fair and credible, said civil society representatives yesterday.

JP delegation holds meeting with Election Commission

Says comprehensive voter list compiled through door-to-door verification

A public circular was issued in this regard today, signed by EC Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed

EC meeting civil society members, intellectuals and academicians

Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin yesterday said they are facing “many seen and unseen challenges” as they are preparing for the upcoming national polls.

The Election Commission has reserved 115 symbols for registered parties and independent candidates in the upcoming 13th national parliamentary elections.

Gazette includes 115 symbols

Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed says the NCP will not get the “Shapla” symbol

Draft list to be released on Nov 1; correction applications deadline set for Nov 16

National Citizen Party (NCP) Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary yesterday said there is still uncertainty about whether the election will be held in February.

Over 94 percent of respondents in a survey said they are interested in casting votes if the 13th national election is held next year.

Another case filed against Nixon Chowdhury, this time by upazila administration

A fair election will not be possible if the government acts with bias during the election period, said Iftekharuzzaman, member of the National Consensus Commission and executive director of Transparency International Bangladesh.

Ballot papers to be sent via postal service, EC secretary says

Commission working to finalise technical and procedural aspects to ensure smooth implementation

Election under the proportional representation system is necessary to address the political parties’ tendency to capture polling centres, said Jamaat-e-Islami yesterday.

Association places five-point demand at Dhaka press conference

Local roads free from the purview of hartal

They also urged political parties to set aside their divisions and reach consensus on implementing proposed reforms