Election Commission
Dhaka plans NID cards for Bangladeshi expatriates
All Bangladeshi expatriates living abroad would eventually be able to cast their votes in general elections from overseas.
EC, other constitutional bodies politicised: BNP
BNP senior leader Nazrul Islam Khan on Friday alleged that all the constitutional bodies, including the Election Commission (EC), have become dysfunctional due to politicisation and nepotism.
BNP slams EC for 'unilateral' move to formulate laws
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday alleged that the Election Commission (EC) has proposed the enactment of ‘Local Government Institutions Election Act-2020’ to give the ruling party an "absolute" power.
EC working like AL's 'associate body': BNP
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday alleged that the current Election Commission (EC) has been working as an 'associate organisation' of the government and the ruling party for implementing their agenda.
Faridpur MP Nixon gets anticipatory bail
The High Court on Tuesday granted an eight-week anticipatory bail to Faridpur-4 MP Mujibur Rahman Nixon Chowdhury in a case filed by the Election Commission (EC).
Bank branches to remain closed on Tuesday in election areas
Bank branches will remain closed on Tuesday in parts of the country where elections and by-elections to different upazila and union councils will be held on the day, said a Bangladesh Bank circular.
BNP's participation in by-polls 'only to question govt, EC': Quader
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Sunday said that BNP's strategy behind participating in the by-elections was to question the government and the Election Commission.
By-polls: BNP slams EC for ‘subservient role’
“Awami League cadres snatched votes with the help of law enforcers in the by-polls by indulging in vote robbery, casting fake votes and driving out agents of the candidates of opposition parties the way they did during the 2018 national election,” said BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.
Speaking at a press conference at BNP chairperson’s Gulshan office, he said, “The Election Commission played the role of a silent spectator. Returning officers didn’t accept the complaints of candidates. A
EC sues Faridpur-4 MP Nixon
A case was filed on Thursday against Faridpur-4 MP Mujibur Rahman Nixon Chowdhury for violating electoral code of conduct during by-election to the post of chairman of Charbhadrasan Upazila Parishad.
Local bank branches to remain closed on Oct 17 for by-polls to Naogaon-6, Dhaka-5
The local branches of scheduled banks will remain closed on October 17 (Saturday) in areas under Naogaon- 6 and Dhaka -5 parliamentary seats which will go to by-polls.