Election Commission (EC) has directed the returning officers (ROs) to ensure so that no unwanted persons can enter the polling centre during the voting in the coming 12th parliamentary election. The directive was issued on Sunday through an order signed by EC's election conducting branch's deputy secretary Atiur Rahman. The order says
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Hero Alom regains candidacy
Ashraful Hossain Alom alias Hero Alom has regained his candidacy to contest in the 12th national elections from the Bogura-4 constituency. Kazi Habibul Awal, chief election commissioner, along with other election commissioners delivered the verdict around 3:45 pm, Sunday (10 December) after reviewing his appeal. Earlier, the returning officer canceled Hero Alam's
EC orders to transfer 10 police officers, one DC
The Election Commission (EC) today directed the concerned ministries to transfer two police commissioners, a deputy commissioner (DC), five police supers and three officer-in-charges (OCs) as a part of holding next parliament elections in free, fair and neutral manner. "The EC ordered to transfer police commissioners of Barishal and Sylhet, deputy
EC to receive appeals against ROs’ decisions from today
Aspirants or banks or financial institutions will be able to lodge petitions with the Election Commission (EC) challenging returning officers' (ROs) decisions over rejection and acceptance of nomination papers from today as the scrutiny of the papers have been completed. As the ROs today completed the scrutiny of the nomination papers
17 nomination papers are valid, 2 canceled and 1 is suspended In Bhola
Nomination papers of 17 candidates of 4 constituencies of Bhola district have been declared valid, 2 candidates have been canceled and 1 candidate has been suspended. Bhola District Returning Officer Arifuzzaman scrutinized the nomination papers of the candidates. The nomination papers were scrutinized in the presence of the candidates in the conference
EC directs returning officers to uphold impartially
The Election Commission has directed the returning officers to take a number of steps for upholding the commission’s neutrality and acceptance before all. The steps include protection of impartiality in election from any quarter’s influence and interference as well as motivating the voters to exercise their franchise in the upcoming national
EC suspends Ranga’s nomination
The nomination paper of independent candidate Mashiur Rahman Ranga for the Rangpur-1 (Gangachra) constituency has been suspended. The Election Commission on Saturday took the decision following Ranga’s failure to submit essential documents in a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). Assistant Returning Officer and Gangachra Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Nahid Tamanna
2,713 candidates filed nominations for JS polls
A total of 2,713 candidates have filed nomination papers against 300 parliamentary seats across the country to contest the 12th parliamentary elections slated for January 7, 2024. All candidates submitted their nomination papers till Thursday, the last date for submission of nomination papers, said Election Commission (EC) Secretariat Director (Public Relations)
BNP leader Shahjahan Omar submits nomination on AL ticket
BNP vice-chairman Barrister Muhammad Shahjahan Omar, Bir Uttam, has submitted nomination online to the returning officer on Awami League ticket for Jhalakath-1 (Rajapur-Kathalia) constituency for 12th Jatiya Sangsad election. Omar in a press conference confirmed the matter of his nomination form submission at his chamber at Karwan Bazar in the capital
EC issues showcause notice to AL candidate Shakib
The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday issued a showcause notice to Shakib Al Hasan, star cricketer and Awami League-nominated candidate for Magura-1 constituency, for breaching electoral code of conduct. Shakib has also been asked to appear before the election search committee in-person tomorrow (Friday) afternoon and reply to the notice. The notice,