Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal said on Tuesday said that ministers and member of parliament (MPs) cannot influence the upazila parishad elections. Election Commission (EC) will monitor centrally whether they (minister, MPs) are trying to control the polls or not, the CEC said a press briefing held at Nirbachan Bhaban
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EC wants to talk with all political parties: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal Saturday said the commission wants to exchange views with all registered political parties as these are prime stakeholder of election and democratic rule. "We invited parties on short notice. If any party did not participate due to the time, we will try to listen
Fair elections difficult without govt’s will: CEC
Referring to the upcoming national election, Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal said that till now there is all kind of cooperation from the government. Without the government's goodwill during the election, it will be difficult for the Election Commission alone to conduct free and fair elections, he said after a
Govt’s cooperation needed to hold fair election: CEC
The government's willingness and overall cooperation are needed to hold a successful and fair election, said Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal on Thursday. "Without the govt's sincere will and cooperation, it may not be possible to make the election successful to the desired extent," he said in response
We want to stay above criticism
CEC says calling for changes in electoral system Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal on Sunday said the Election Commission wants to remain above criticism by holding a free, fair and credible election as the last two national polls were tainted by controversies. In another meeting with Jatiya Party (JP), the