Complicated process keeps expats away from voting

For the first time, the Bangladesh Election Commission allowed expatriates to vote in the Jatiya Sangsad election. Many cast their votes through an IT-supported postal system, but turnout remained low due to a complicated process and limited promotion.As of 6:00 pm on Wednesday, returning officers in various parliamentary constituencies had...

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Journos play key role in detecting election irregularities: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin said the Election Commission is upholding its commitments and following the legal framework to ensure a free, fair, and credible election. "We are working in line with our commitments and constitutional duties to ensure a free, fair, and credible election," he said,"Therefore, there...

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No risk for voters: RAB DG

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) Director General Additional IGP AKM Shahidur Rahman on Wednesday said there is no risk for general voters in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad election scheduled for today (Thursday), warning that those attempting to disrupt the polls will face the music, report UNB."The risk in this election is...

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EU, IRA delegations hold talks with Jamaat chief

A European Union (EU) delegation has met with Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman amid preparations for Bangladesh's parliamentary election, report agencies.The meeting took place at Jamaat's central office in the capital's Moghbazar on Tuesday, with a 15-strong team headed by Ivars Ijabs, chief observer of the EU Election Observation Mission.Meanwhile, an...

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Division-wise constituencies

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