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12th parliamentary polls were not very participatory: CEC

Dhaka, Jan 19: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal said that the 12th National Parliament elections were not very participatory. A major party not only boycotted the election, it sought to prevent it. However, the nation is relieved to finally complete the election.

All kinds of measures taken to prevent irregularities in elections: CEC

Dhaka, Jan 6: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal said that all measures have been taken to prevent irregularities in the 12th National Parliament elections.

Election: CEC to address the nation this evening

Dhaka, Jan 6: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal will address the nation on Saturday evening over the 12th National Parliament elections.

No pressure to vote: CEC tells diplomats

Own correspondent, Dhaka, 5 January 2024: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal said in a meeting with diplomats that there is no pressure to vote.

Violence in election should not be tolerated in any way: CEC

Dhaka, Dec 2: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal said that violence in elections should not be tolerated in any way, it creates fear in the public mind, it must be prevented.

Elections must appear free-fair-neutral to international community: CEC

Dhaka, Jan 1: Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal said that the international community should show that the election is free and fair.

Polling environment good so far: CEC

Own Correspondent, Dhaka, 27 December 2023: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal commented that polling environment in the country is good so far.

If required will take vote 10 times: CEC

Own correspondent, Dhaka, 25 December 2023: Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal said that the polling agents will protect the balance inside the polling station. It will not happen if polling agent is not kept. Polling agents must be inside to make the election credible.

Election: CEC instructs field administration to ensure peaceful environment

Dhaka, Dec 23: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal has directed the field administration to ensure a free, fair and peaceful election environment by resisting all kinds of irregularities, rigging and usurpation. At the same time, he also directed to ensure the environment in which the voters can vote freely.

Fair elections not possible if candidates are not sincere: CEC

Own Correspondent, Dhaka, 19 December 2023: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal said that if the candidates do not follow the code of conduct by maintaining mutual relations among themselves, then free and fair elections are not possible.

European Union to hold meeting with CEC again

Dhaka, Nov 23: The European Union (EU) is going to meet the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal again ahead of the 12th National Parliament elections.

CEC calls for resistance if voting is obstructed

Dhaka, Nov 16: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal has announced the election schedule amid the dissidence between the two major political parties regarding the upcoming 12th National Assembly elections. He also urged the voters to resist it individually or collectively if they face obstacles to vote.

Online voting will be considered in Bangladesh if it is implemented in India: CEC

Dhaka, Nov 13: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal said that online voting system will be considered in Bangladesh if it is implemented in neighboring India.

Elections more important than democracy: CEC to DC-SPs

Dhaka, Nov 11: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal said that elections are more important than democracy. Elections are the vehicle and lifeblood of democracy. That's why you have to realize the importance and fulfill the responsibility. Our main demand is that voting rights should not be disrupted. Voters can vote. We want to see that.

If necessary, polling will be stopped across country: CEC

Dhaka, Oct 27: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal said that if the irregularities in the 12th National Assembly elections are not controlled, the polling will be stopped in the entire country if necessary.