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President urges to spread spirit of liberation war and communal harmony at grassroots

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.

9 countries including India-China-Russia will observe the election

Own Correspondent, Dhaka, 21 December 2023: So far, nine countries have confirmed that they will observe the upcoming 12th National Parliament elections, said Sehli Sabreen, spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. She gave this information at the regular weekly press briefing of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday afternoon.

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.

Sheikh Hasina's election tour starts Wednesday from Sylhet

Own Correspondent, Dhaka, 19 December 2023: Awami League President Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's election tour will start tomorrow, Wednesday, from Sylhet. Then she will be involved in virtual and direct visit to different districts. Prime Minister will visit Barisal, Gopalganj and Madaripur directly.

Many will lose sleep after announcement of schedule: CEC

Own correspondent, Dhaka, 15 October 2023: Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal said that many people will lose sleep after the announcement of the schedule. As this responsibility has been assigned to you and us. So the responsibility must be fulfilled with devotion.

EC is committed to creating a level playing field

Own Correspondent, Dhaka, 12 October 2023: Election Commission (EC) Secretary Md. Jahangir Alam said that the Commission has assured that the Election Commission is determined to prepare a level playing field for the parties that will participate in the upcoming 12th National Assembly elections. Also, the commission is determined to organize a fair and peaceful election.

US pre-election evaluation delegation is coming to Dhaka

Own Correspondent, Dhaka, 28 September 2023: A delegation of two US-funded organizations is coming to Bangladesh on October 8 to assess the preparations for the 12th National Assembly elections. These two institutions are the International Republican Institute (IRI) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI). They will be in Dhaka from October 8-12.

Prime Minister urges citizens to not listen to propaganda

Own Correspondent, Dhaka, 23 September 2023: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that if any attempt is made from abroad to obstruct the upcoming elections, the people of the country will resist it. In a press conference organized by the Bangladesh Mission in New York, Sheikh Hasina said that Awami League will come back to power if the countrymen vote. But the people will not accept any action to thwart the election. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister urged not to listen to the propaganda against the government.

Elections will be acceptable only if people can vote freely: CEC

Own Correspondent, Dhaka, 2 September 2023: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal said, "Our political culture and democratic culture have not reached the highest level." He said that it would be acceptable to the people if the people could exercise their right to vote freely.

The Election Commission wants to increase the facilities

Own Correspondence, Dhaka, 19 August 2023: Only four months left for the 12th National Assembly elections. The Kazi Habibul Awal-led commission has to complete all activities centered on the parliamentary elections in these four months. Next Monday, August 21, in the meeting of the Election Commission, almost all the topics discussed will be focused on the parliamentary elections.

The next national elections will be held on time: Prime Minister

Dhaka, June 16: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has clearly said that the next national elections will be held on time to continue the democratic process in the country.

Constitution will be polluted if unelected government comes: PM Hasina

Dhaka, February 2: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has severely criticized the "wise men" who are plotting behind to bring an unelected government in the country.

There is no guarantee of fair voting in EVMs or ballots if they are not participatory: CEC Awal

Dhaka, October 4: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal said, "There is no guarantee whether Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) and ballots will be required in the upcoming parliamentary elections. We have asked you all (political parties) to come and hold a participatory election. Make it effective, so that the election is beautiful, acceptable to the people. If the national election is not participatory, neither the EVM nor the ballot paper can guarantee a fair election."

Confidence in EVM has not come yet, voting will happen on the day: CEC

Dhaka, May 25: Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal has said that the Electoral Voting Machine (EVM) could not be fully trusted. He said that a ‘bizarre announcement’ like announcing one crores taka as reward if the EVM can be found to be faulty has not been made. The CEC told the media in front of his office at the election building in the capital on Tuesday (May 24).