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Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad said a radical reform of the electoral system is needed. He said, “Those who are not immensely wealthy, but have acceptance in society, should be given the opportunity to contest elections. For this, the Election Commission (EC) must determine a system so that people get the opportunity to participate in elections.” Hafiz made these remarks on Thursday morning following a meeting with district administrative officials at the Bhola Circuit House. He added, “Ba...

Election Commission (EC) provided an opportunity for citizens to include their names in the new voter list ahead of the upcoming local government elections. Applications to become a new voter can be submitted until 31 July. EC confirmed the matter in a notification signed by EC Senior Assistant Secretary Md Rashid Miah. It said individuals born on or before 31 July 2008, who have not yet been included in the voter list, will be eligible for inclusion in the list for the upcoming local...