Women's representation gaps widen ahead of Bangladesh's Feb-12 election

, Jan. 6 -- With the scrutiny of nomination papers complete, only 62 women remain in the race for the February 12 national election, exposing a stark gender gap as most of the 51 political parties fai... Read More

Bangladesh Polls: EC considers picking a symbolic number of returning officers from its own staff

, Dec. 6 -- The Election Commission (EC) is considering appointing a symbolic number of returning officers (ROs) from its own officials-alongside Deputy Commissioners-for the first time in a parliamen... Read More

EC meets Sunday to set course for Bangladesh election, referendum

Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- The Election Commission, led by Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin, will meet on Sunday (Dec 7) to review overall preparations and finalise the date for announcing the schedu... Read More

Bangladesh Election: No campaign allowed in educational institutions, foreign lands

, Nov. 22 -- No political party or candidate will be allowed to carry out electioneering in educational institutions, government offices or foreign lands, in addition to religious places of worship, a... Read More

Bangladesh Election: 56 political parties to be invited in nine groups to join dialogue

Dhaka, Nov. 10 -- The Election Commission is planning to invite all 56 registered political parties, including Jatiya Party and three new parties, in nine groups to participate in the dialogue startin... Read More

Bangladesh Election: EC to begin political dialogues this week

Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- Moving into the election mode, the Election Commission will start a series of dialogues with registered political parties this week to lay the groundwork for the upcoming national ele... Read More