No matter how independent EC is, elections impossible without govt cooperation: CEC | The Business Standard
Skip to main content
  • Latest
  • Economy
    • Banking
    • Stocks
    • Industry
    • Analysis
    • Bazaar
    • RMG
    • Corporates
    • Aviation
  • Videos
    • TBS Today
    • TBS Stories
    • TBS World
    • News of the day
    • TBS Programs
    • Podcast
    • Editor's Pick
  • World+Biz
  • Features
    • Panorama
    • The Big Picture
    • Pursuit
    • Habitat
    • Thoughts
    • Splash
    • Mode
    • Tech
    • Explorer
    • Brands
    • In Focus
    • Book Review
    • Earth
    • Food
    • Luxury
    • Wheels
  • Subscribe
    • Get the Paper
    • Epaper
    • GOVT. Ad
  • More
    • Sports
    • TBS Graduates
    • Bangladesh
    • Supplement
    • Infograph
    • Archive
    • Gallery
    • Long Read
    • Interviews
    • Offbeat
    • Magazine
    • Climate Change
    • Health
    • Cartoons
  • বাংলা
The Business Standard

Friday
July 18, 2025

Sign In
Subscribe
  • Latest
  • Economy
    • Banking
    • Stocks
    • Industry
    • Analysis
    • Bazaar
    • RMG
    • Corporates
    • Aviation
  • Videos
    • TBS Today
    • TBS Stories
    • TBS World
    • News of the day
    • TBS Programs
    • Podcast
    • Editor's Pick
  • World+Biz
  • Features
    • Panorama
    • The Big Picture
    • Pursuit
    • Habitat
    • Thoughts
    • Splash
    • Mode
    • Tech
    • Explorer
    • Brands
    • In Focus
    • Book Review
    • Earth
    • Food
    • Luxury
    • Wheels
  • Subscribe
    • Get the Paper
    • Epaper
    • GOVT. Ad
  • More
    • Sports
    • TBS Graduates
    • Bangladesh
    • Supplement
    • Infograph
    • Archive
    • Gallery
    • Long Read
    • Interviews
    • Offbeat
    • Magazine
    • Climate Change
    • Health
    • Cartoons
  • বাংলা
FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2025
No matter how independent EC is, elections impossible without govt cooperation: CEC

Bangladesh

TBS Report
21 June, 2025, 12:35 pm
Last modified: 21 June, 2025, 12:40 pm

Related News

  • Elections must be held by next Feb: Fakhrul at Nayapaltan rally
  • Who should get assigned as National Security Adviser - A retired army personnel or an experienced civilian?
  • Half the work done to ensure voting rights, exact poll date to be announced 2 months ahead: CEC
  • No invitation for observers who certified last 3 elections as credible: CEC
  • 'It was beyond my control': Ex-CEC Nurul Huda on his role in 2018 'midnight' election

No matter how independent EC is, elections impossible without govt cooperation: CEC

“We need the assistance of law enforcement agencies, officers, and the administration. So, the government will play a key role in the elections. It's not possible without that,” says AMM Nasir Uddin.

TBS Report
21 June, 2025, 12:35 pm
Last modified: 21 June, 2025, 12:40 pm
AMM Nasir Uddin. File photo: Collected.
AMM Nasir Uddin. File photo: Collected.

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has said that despite the constitutional independence of the Election Commission (EC), it is not possible to hold national elections without cooperation from the government.

"No matter how much you call the EC independent, it is not possible to hold elections without the government," he told reporters after inaugurating a training programme at the Election Training Institute this morning (21 June).

"We have to hold elections with the cooperation of the government. We need the assistance of law enforcement agencies, officers, and the administration. So, the government will play a key role in the elections. It's not possible without that," the CEC added.

The Business Standard Google News Keep updated, follow The Business Standard's Google news channel

In response to questions about the EC's roadmap and its level of communication with the government, he said, "You will know everything when the time comes. We are not doing anything secretly. Why do you say roadmap… we have a work plan, we will not call it a roadmap. We know what activities we need to do, when to start and when to finish them."

Nasir clarified that the work plan is primarily for internal use and may be adjusted as needed.

"It certainly exists. Every office will have a work plan. Such a big election will be held, so the work plan is for our own use — not for everyone to know. It is internal, and it can be revised," he said.

"We will announce the election schedule in due course," he added.

On the issue of coordination with the government, Nasir said there was no fixed format for communication. "It is not that communication is happening constantly or not at all. It can happen in various ways, formally or informally. It is not like we are not near the government or we are on an island."

He also noted the ongoing reform initiatives involving the EC. "There are recommendations from the reform commission, including EC reform, and we are involved in that. We have to move forward by embracing these. Communication will happen when the time is right," he said.

Earlier at the inauguration ceremony, the CEC stressed the importance of bringing officials at all levels under training to ensure efficient election management.

Other election commissioners, the EC secretary, the NID wing director general, and other senior officials were present at the event.

Top News

National election / CEC AMM Nasir Uddin / government / cooperation

Comments

While most comments will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive, moderation decisions are subjective. Published comments are readers’ own views and The Business Standard does not endorse any of the readers’ comments.

Top Stories

  • Around 99% of the cotton used in Bangladesh’s export and domestic garment production is imported. Photo: Collected
    NBR withdraws advance tax on imports of cotton, man-made fibres
  • Governments often rely on foreign loans. Russia’s loans covered 90% of the Rooppur Nuclear Power plant project's cost. Photo: Collected
    Loan tenure for Rooppur plant extended 
  • Chattogram-based Western Marine Shipyard Ltd has exported two tugboats—Ghaya and Khalid—to UAE-based Marwan Shipping Ltd, earning $1.6 million. The vessels were officially handed over at the Chittagong Boat Club on 17 July. Photo: Courtesy
    Refined sugar imports double in FY25 as duty cuts bite local refiners

MOST VIEWED

  • Bangladesh Bank buys $313m more in second dollar auction in three days
    Bangladesh Bank buys $313m more in second dollar auction in three days
  • Representational image. File Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain/TBS
    Malaysia grants Bangladeshi workers multiple-entry visas
  • The Chattogram Custom House building in Chattogram. File Photo: Collected
    Software slowdown disrupts customs operations nationwide
  • NCP leaders are seen getting on an armoured personnel carrier (APC) of the army to leave Gopalganj following attacks on their convoy after the party's rally in the district today (16 july). Photo: Focus Bangla
    NCP leaders leave Gopalganj in army's APC following attack on convoy, clashes between AL, police
  • Renata’s manufacturing standards win european recognition
    Renata’s manufacturing standards win european recognition
  • The supporters of local Awami League and Chhatra League locked in a clash with police following attacks on NCP convoy this afternoon (16 July). Photo: Collected
    Gopalganj under curfew; 4 killed as banned AL, police clash after attack on NCP leaders

Related News

  • Elections must be held by next Feb: Fakhrul at Nayapaltan rally
  • Who should get assigned as National Security Adviser - A retired army personnel or an experienced civilian?
  • Half the work done to ensure voting rights, exact poll date to be announced 2 months ahead: CEC
  • No invitation for observers who certified last 3 elections as credible: CEC
  • 'It was beyond my control': Ex-CEC Nurul Huda on his role in 2018 'midnight' election

Features

Illustration: TBS

20 years of war, 7.5m tonnes of bombs, 1.3m dead: How the US razed Vietnam to the ground

9h | The Big Picture
On 17 July 2024, Dhaka University campus became a warzone with police firing tear shells and rubber bullets to control the student movement. File Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS

17 July 2024: Students oust Chhatra League from campuses, Hasina promises 'justice' after deadly crackdown

17h | Panorama
Abu Sayeed spread his hands as police fired rubber bullets, leading to his tragic death. Photos: Collected

How Abu Sayed’s wings of freedom ignited the fire of July uprising

2d | Panorama
Illustration: TBS

Open source legal advice: How Facebook groups are empowering victims of land disputes

3d | Panorama

More Videos from TBS

Why the conflicting claims over Gopalganj autopsies?

Why the conflicting claims over Gopalganj autopsies?

10h | TBS Stories
Gopalganj violence in international media

Gopalganj violence in international media

10h | TBS World
The Philippines has become a laboratory for China's disinformation propaganda

The Philippines has become a laboratory for China's disinformation propaganda

11h | TBS World
Gopalganj clash: Army urges not to be misled by rumors

Gopalganj clash: Army urges not to be misled by rumors

13h | TBS Today
EMAIL US
contact@tbsnews.net
FOLLOW US
WHATSAPP
+880 1847416158
The Business Standard
  • About Us
  • Contact us
  • Sitemap
  • Advertisement
  • Privacy Policy
  • Comment Policy
Copyright © 2025
The Business Standard All rights reserved
Technical Partner: RSI Lab

Contact Us

The Business Standard

Main Office -4/A, Eskaton Garden, Dhaka- 1000

Phone: +8801847 416158 - 59

Send Opinion articles to - oped.tbs@gmail.com

For advertisement- sales@tbsnews.net