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Ballot papers for overseas voting may start being sent next week

Dhaka, Dec. 13 -- With expatriate Bangladeshis set to vote for the first time in the upcoming parliamentary election, the Election Commission (EC) is planning to start dispatching postal ballot papers... Read More


Clock starts on Bangladesh's high-stakes vote and on electoral commission's credibility

Dhaka, Dec. 12 -- The anticipation for Bangladesh's democratic transformation, reshaped by the July Uprising, is palpable across the country. A critical milestone in fulfilling that expectation has a... Read More


CEC Nasir addressing nation on election, referendum schedule

Dhaka, Dec. 11 -- Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin is addressing the nation to announce the schedule for the 13th parliamentary elections and referendum on July Charter reforms. His addres... Read More


Election Commission set to announce Bangladesh's historic dual-poll timetable amid 'challenges'

Dhaka, Dec. 10 -- After two years, the Election Commission (EC) stands on the brink of declaring the schedule for Bangladesh's next parliamentary polls. The timetable for the 13th national election, ... Read More


EC ready to announce timeline but can the election spirit be felt?

Dhaka, Dec. 8 -- The Election Commission, led by AMM Nasir Uddin, has completed almost all procedures to announce the schedule of the 13th parliamentary election and the referendum. The commission ha... Read More


As expat sign-ups hit 200,000, when can voters in Bangladesh register for postal ballots?

Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- Postal voting registration for eligible voters within Bangladesh will open on the day the Election Commission (EC) announces the schedule for the 13th national election, according to ... Read More


BNP chief Khaleda's condition remains 'unchanged', say doctors

Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- Doctors treating BNP chief Khaleda Zia say her condition remains "largely unchanged" amid plans to fly the former prime minister to London for advanced treatment. The 79-year-old has... Read More


Qatar air ambulance delayed, Khaleda's trip to London deferred

Dhaka, Dec. 5 -- BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's planned transfer to London for advanced treatment has been delayed as the special air ambulance provided by Qatar's emir has yet to reach Dhaka. BNP Sec... Read More


Khaleda Zia to be flown to London as Tarique's return turns uncertain again

Dhaka, Dec. 5 -- Gravely ill BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is being flown to London for advanced treatment, back to the city where her son, de facto party chief Tarique Rahman, has lived in exile for 17... Read More


EC to meet with president on Dec 10 ahead of schedule announcement

Dhaka, Dec. 4 -- The Election Commission (EC) led by AMM Nasir Uddin is set to meet with the president on Dec 10 before announcing the schedule for the upcoming parliamentary election and the referend... Read More