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Gaibandha-5 by-election: EC taking action against 133 officials including returning officers
Dhaka, December 2: Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal said that the Election Commission (EC) has recommended action against 133 election officials including returning officers involved in irregularities in the Gaibandha-5 seat by-election. Others are presiding officers of 125 centres, additional deputy commissioner (general), one executive officer and five police officers. Besides, the polling agents of 145 polling centers that had irregularities will not be able to perform their duty in any future elections.
There will be fair elections under Election Commission: Obaidul Quader
Dhaka, November 30: General Secretary of Awami League Obaidul Quader said that according to the constitution of the country and the way elections are conducted in other countries of the world, the general elections will be fair in Bangladesh.
Showing strength on streets will not lead to democratic elections: CEC
Own Correspondent, Dhaka, Nov 25: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal said that the true democratic election will not be done by showing strength on the streets.
EC scrutinizing registration application
Dhaka, November 23: The parties applying for registration to the Election Commission are being scrutinized whether they have complied with the conditions or not. According to the registration rules, at least nine types of information must be filled in the application, along with the submission of 10 types of documents. EC will register the team only then.
EC warns of strict action against election agents in case of rigging
Own Correspondent, Dhaka, Nov 16: Election Commissioner (EC) Md. Alamgir has warned of taking strict action against candidates' agents if they rigged the polling.
Recounting of EVM results: EC did not locate three audit cards
Own Correspondent, Dhaka, Nov 7: The Election Commission (EC) has not received the whereabouts of three audit cards ordered to recount the results of the general councilor post of a ward of Dhaka North City Corporation. As a result, the EC recalculated the results given by the presiding officer after the voting at that time. It was not possible to match the correct result of the vote with the result of the presiding officer as the audit card was not available. This is the first EC vote count ordered by the court.
CEC avoids to comment on Khaleda Zia's participation in election
Own Correspondent, Dhaka, Nov 3: Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal does not want to comment on Khaleda Zia.
Officials involved in irregularities in Gaibandha by-election: Investigators
Own Correspondent, Dhaka, Oct 28: The investigation committee of the Election Commission (EC) has found the involvement of several presiding officers including an upazila executive officer in the irregularities of Gaibandha-5 by-election. Also, the involvement of several polling agents in the irregularities has come up in the investigation report. Investigation officers have also found some responsible persons who are not voters or citizens of Gaibandha-5 constituency.
Jamaat applies for registration under a different name
Own Correspondent, Dhaka, Oct 27: A new political party called Bangladesh Development Party (BDP) has applied for registration with the Election Commission. However, it has been alleged that the group is formed by the leaders of Jamaat-e-Islami, registration of which has been cancelled by the High Court.
Zilla Parishad elections held in an orderly manner: CEC
Own Correspondent, Dhaka, Oct 18: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal claimed that the second Zilla Parishad election was conducted in an orderly manner.
Elections held in 57 Zilla Parishad today
Own Correspondent, Dhaka, Oct 17: Voting was held in 57 Zilla Parishad of the country on Monday (October 17).
EC suspends Gaibandha-5-by-polls
Own Correspondent, Dhaka, Oct 13: The Election Commission (EC) has completely suspended the polling of the Gaibandha-5 by-polls following multiple allegations of irregularities and rigging.
Govt bound to follow whatever Election Commission directs: EC Alamgir
Own Correspondent, Dhaka, Oct 7: Election Commissioner Md. Alamgir said that the government is constitutionally bound to accept what the EC says. For this, letters have been sent to all the Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and Superintendents of Police (SPs) taking note of the violation of the code of conduct. Action will also be taken against them if they fail to fulfill their duties.
EC will have a surprise to bring all registered parties to polls
Own Correspondent, Dhaka, Sept 29: Election Commissioner Brigadier General (retd.) Md. Ahsan Habib Khan said that the Election Commission (EC) will have a surprise to bring all the registered political parties to the upcoming parliamentary election.
Would have used EVM in 300 seats if I could: EC Alamgir
Own Correspondent, Dhaka, Sept 26: Mentioning that Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) is being used for peaceful elections, Election Commissioner (EC) Md. Alamgir said, "I would have used EVMs in 300 seats if I could. Don't have money (to buy EVMs). And I can't complete the training (of using EVM). If I came to the post two years ago, I would have conducted the elections in EVMs in 300 seats."