Slow voting in Rangpur City Corporation using Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) is a matter of concern, Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal said today at a views exchange meeting today.

The US will be watching Bangladesh's next parliamentary elections closely and supports constructive actions for a genuine electoral process that is peaceful and transparent.

The presidential election will be held in due time as the tenure of Abdul Hamid expires in April this year, said Law Minister Anisul Huq yesterday.

Counting of votes in the by-election to Gaibandha-5 constituency is underway after polling ended this evening.

Voting of the Gaibandha-5 by-polls began this morning amid a thin presence of voters.

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq today said the next parliamentary election will be held both properly and on time under the constitution of the country.

Jatiya Party-backed candidate Mostafizar Rahman Mostafa has won the mayoral race unofficially in the Rangpur City Corporation elections.

Mostafizar Rahman Mostafa, the Jataya Party-backed mayoral candidate in the Rangpur City Corporation elections, is leading in 200 centres as the vote-counting began at 6:00 pm today.

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal today said 45 percent votes have been cast till 2pm in Rangpur City Corporation elections.

Voters of several centres of Rangpur City Corporation elections have complained that they could not cast their vote using the electronic voting machines (EVMs) as their fingerprints did not match.

Hosne Ara Lutfa Dalia, ruling Awami League mayoral candidate for Rangpur City Corporation (RCC) election, said the election is being held in a fair manner.

Jatiya Party mayoral candidate Mostafizar Rahman of Rangpur City Corporation (RCC) had to wait about 30 minutes to cast his vote due to a glitch in electronic voting machine (EVM).

Voting in Rangpur City Corporation elections began this morning using electronic voting machines (EVMs).

The returning officer started distribution of voting equipment this morning, a day ahead of the Rangpur City Corporation (RCC) election.

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal said there is no scope for fresh dialogue with BNP or any other political party regarding the next parliamentary elections.

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal today said there is no pressure from the international community or foreign diplomats on the Election Commission regarding the next parliamentary elections, expected to be held early 2024.

An election is meaningless if it is not participatory, former chief election commissioner Mohammad Abu Hena said today.

The Election Commission will not use CCTV cameras in the by-elections to the five parliamentary seats, vacated after the BNP lawmakers' resignations, due to budget constraints.

The Election Commission will take steps to hold by-elections when it receives the gazette notification declaring the seven parliamentary seats vacant following the resignation of BNP MPs.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the next general election would be held in the first week of January 2024.