vote - October 16, 2026

EC Unveils Schedule for Upcoming Presidential Polls

The Election Commission (EC) has officially declared the timetable for the upcoming presidential election, setting August 20 as the date for voting. EC Secretariat Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed disclosed the details

Draft Voter List to be Published August 9 ahead of Local Polls

The Election Commission (EC) announced on Thursday that its ongoing initiatives to update the voter list ahead of upcoming local government polls remain on track to publish the final registry

Palestinians Vote in Municipal Elections in Gaza, West Bank

Palestinians are going to the polls in the occupied West Bank and a part of Gaza in a first vote since the Gaza war. Municipal elections are being held on Saturday

Accountable Govt Established Through Direct Votes: PM

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman declared on Monday that an accountable and democratic government has finally been established in Bangladesh through the people’s direct votes, following one and a half decades

India: Parliament Votes on Women's Quota amid Opposition Row

India's Modi government is eyeing a passage of key bills that could overhaul Parliament seats and pave the way for a women's quota. The opposition has reservations, casting doubt on

Maldives Voters Reject President’s Plan to Merge National Elections

The Maldives has officially rejected a government proposal to merge presidential and parliamentary elections as a cost-cutting measure. Results from Saturday’s nationwide referendum, released by the Elections Commission on Sunday, showed

UN Postpones Hormuz Vote Following Iranian ‘Provocative’ Warning

The UN Security Council has postponed a highly anticipated vote on a resolution to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after the proposal was significantly "watered down" to avoid potential vetoes

Vote Counting Underway

Vote counting is officially underway across Bangladesh following the conclusion of the 13th National Parliament Election and the concurrent constitutional Referendum at 4:30 pm. The day-long polling, described as peaceful

Age No Bar for Democracy: 110-Year-Old Centenarian Casts Vote in Cumilla

In a moving display of civic duty, 110-year-old Hafizur Rahman became a symbol of democratic resilience on Thursday as he cast his ballot at the Chawara Madrasa polling center in

Nearly 6.3 Crore Women Eligible to Vote in Upcoming Polls and Referendum

The Election Commission (EC) has finalized the voter list for the upcoming 13th National Parliament Election and the Referendum, revealing that 6,28,85,525 women are eligible to exercise their franchise on

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