EC to roll out mobile app for voters

The Election Commission is set to introduce a mobile app today to ensure voters find polls-related information at their fingertips.
11 November 2023, 18:00 PM

Electronic Voting Machines: Tk 940cr lost due to poor upkeep

Electronic voting machines, first introduced in 2011 in Bangladesh, and touted as a great tool for voters to exercise their franchise, were adopted on a large scale for voting in six constituencies in 2018.
10 November 2023, 18:00 PM

US reiterates need for free, fair polls

The US wants Bangladesh’s elections to be free, fair and peaceful as it looks to continue deepening the partnership in trade, climate space, security, and other areas where potentials exist.
10 November 2023, 18:00 PM

Election not an issue in Rohingya repatriation

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen yesterday said the repatriation of the Rohingyas living in Bangladesh could start before the election.
10 November 2023, 18:00 PM

Polls schedule likely to be announced by next week: EC Anisur

Election Commissioner Anisur Rahman today said the commission is likely to announce the schedule for the 12th parliamentary polls by next week
10 November 2023, 08:23 AM

Undisrupted voting rights EC's top priority: CEC

The Election Commission's main desire is that no one should be disrupted from exercising their right to vote during the upcoming national elections, Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal said today
10 November 2023, 06:50 AM

Polls within stipulated time at any cost

The Election Commission will hold the next general election within the stipulated time limit of January 29 at any cost, said Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal.
9 November 2023, 18:00 PM

Polls to be held on time despite disruptions

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal yesterday said the national elections will be held on time and steps have been taken by the government to make the elections free, fair, and impartial.
9 November 2023, 18:00 PM

Patuakhali-1 By-Polls: AL candidate elected MP unopposed

Awami League's Organising Secretary Advocate Afzal Hossain has been elected in Patuakhali-1 by-polls uncontested
9 November 2023, 14:38 PM

Ensure democratic, constitutional continuity at any cost, president tells EC

CEC says polls schedule will be announced 'very soon'
9 November 2023, 07:08 AM

China won't interfere in Bangladesh's internal affairs: envoy

China will not interfere in the internal affairs of Bangladesh, said Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen today
9 November 2023, 06:51 AM

Polls Schedule: EC to discuss possible date with president today

Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal and four election commissioners are set to meet with President Mohammed Shahabuddin today to discuss whether the election schedule can be announced on November 14 or 15.
8 November 2023, 18:00 PM

2024 polls: EU, Commonwealth, NDI interested in monitoring, says EC

The European Union, Commonwealth and US-based National Democratic Institute (NDI) have so far expressed their desire to monitor the upcoming parliamentary elections, the Election Commission said today.
8 November 2023, 08:19 AM

No difference of opinion among ECs

Election Commission Secretary Jahangir Alam yesterday said there is no difference of opinion among the election commissioners on any issues.
7 November 2023, 18:00 PM

2 By-Polls: EC withholds gazette amid allegations of irregularities

The Election Commission yesterday withheld the gazette notification of the Brahmanbaria-2 and Lakshmipur-3 by-polls’ results as allegations of irregularities have surfaced.
7 November 2023, 18:00 PM

No disagreement among commissioners: EC secretary

According to EC sources, the election commissioners are yet to reach a unanimous decision on the process of appointing polling officials for the next national election
7 November 2023, 14:38 PM

EC withholds results of B'baria-2 and Lakshmipur-3 by-polls

The Election Commission has withheld the gazette notification of the results of the two by-polls of Brahmanbaria-2 and Lakshmipur-3 over allegations of irregularities
7 November 2023, 10:58 AM

'US engaging with govt, opposition, other stakeholders before polls'

The US is engaging with the Bangladesh government, opposition parties, civil society, and other stakeholders and urging them to work together ahead of the national elections in January, said State Department Spokesperson Vedant Patel
7 November 2023, 04:34 AM

EC yet to decide on appointing polls officials

Election commissioners are yet to reach a unanimous decision on the process of appointing polling officials for the next national election.
6 November 2023, 18:00 PM

Laxmipur-3 By-Polls: RO asks probe into ‘irregularities’

The returning officer of the Laxmipur-3 by-election yesterday asked the district election officer to investigate the alleged irregularities in the by-polls following a report run by Prothom Alo online.
6 November 2023, 18:00 PM