US EditionBangladesh Sets Up Committee to Probe Election Irregularities
- The interim government of Bangladesh formed a five-member committee led by Justice Shamim Hasnain to investigate election irregularities from 2014, 2018, and 2024 and recommend reforms.
- The committee was established due to widespread domestic and international criticism accusing prior elections of manipulation favoring the then-ruling Awami League and suppressing voter rights.
- The committee will review findings from various election monitoring groups, both local and international, as well as media coverage, while evaluating the involvement of election commissions, governing parties, law enforcement, and intelligence agencies in the electoral process.
- The committee may summon documents, interrogate individuals, and co-opt members to aid its work, and it must submit its report by September 30, 2025.
- The investigation aims to secure voting rights, ensure democracy, and propose election law and administrative reforms ahead of the planned February 2026 general election.
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The notification said the rule of law, democracy, and fundamental human rights were reportedly undermined during the elections, which faced widespread criticism both domestically and internationally.
B'desh interim govt forms committee to investigate allegations over last three polls
Dhaka, Jun 27 (PTI) The interim government of Bangladesh has formed a committee to investigate allegations of irregularities, corruption and administrative involvement in the 2014, 2018, and 2024 general elections and make recommendations on ensuring fair elections in the future, a notification said. The five-member panel led by former high court justice Shamim Hasnain will […]
Bangladesh Sets Up Committee to Probe Election Irregularities
The interim government of Bangladesh formed a committee to investigate allegations of irregularities in the 2014, 2018, and 2024 general elections. Led by former high court justice Shamim Hasnain, the committee will assess election integrity, administrative roles, and recommend reforms for fair future elections, reporting by September 30.
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