Strict action if election officials behave partially: EC Anisur

Election Commissioner (EC) Md Anisur Rahman has said if any government official shows biased behaviour during the election, strict actions will be taken against them. "The Election Commission has taken all necessary preparations to ensure the upcoming 12th parliamentary election is free and fair," he said in response to journalists' questions

Election won’t be one-sided even if BNP boycotts: Quader

Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader Wednesday said the upcoming 12th national election will not be a one-sided one even if BNP does not join it. "It is not right that the elections will be a one-sided one if BNP does not participate in

7,50,000 law enforcers to be on polls duty

Some 7,47,322 law enforcers will be on duty to maintain law and order during the 12th parliamentary election on January 7. Election Commission Additional Secretary Ashok Kumar Debnath informed this at a press briefing after a meeting with law enforcing agencies on Monday. Some 5,16,000 Ansar members, 1,82,091 police and RAB members,

‘EC will consider reschedule if BNP participates in election’

The Election Commission (EC) will consider reschedule of the election if BNP wants to join the upcoming national election. Election Commissioner Rashida Sultana came up with the remark while responding to queries of journalists at her office at the Election Commission Secretariat on Monday. “I will not elaborate on the matter right

Government can be changed by vote: PM

Awami League (AL) President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today sought doa (blessing) from the countrymen to hold fair and peaceful election, saying the government can be changed only by vote and elections. "We want the voting rights of the people to continue...and the government will be changed through votes," she

CEC to announce polls schedule this evening: EC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Habibul Awal will announce 12th national elections schedule this evening. "The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) will deliver address to the nation and announce the next elections schedule at 7pm today", said Election Commission (EC) Secretary and spokesperson M Jahangir Alam at the Nirbachan Bhaban in city's Agargaon