Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukder

Mahbub Talukder issues ‘note of dissent’ over enacting law on parties’ registration

Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukder today issued a "note of dissent" against a move taken by the Election Commission to revise Representation of the People Order, 1972 and to enact a law on political parties’ registration.
‘People’s lack of enthusiasm for polls an ominous sign’

Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukder says the lack of enthusiasm for election among the people is an ominous sign for a democratic nation.
‘Fair UZ polls with local MPs impossible’

Election Commissioner (EC) Mahbub Talukder says a free and fair upazila parishad election will be a far cry if it is not freed from the clutch of local lawmakers.
Reform to electoral process a must: EC Mahbub

Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukder terms the prevailing electoral atmosphere as an ominous sign for the democracy and underscored the need for reform to the overall electoral process.
EC Mahbub too witnesses low voter turnout

Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukder says he also witnessed low turnout of voters till the morning in the election to the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC).
EC's claim doesn't make the polls fair

Just because the Election Commission terms an election fair, does not necessarily mean it was, said Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukdar yesterday.
'Participatory does not equate to fair'

Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukder yesterday said he did not change his stance and reiterated that participatory polls does not necessarily equate to a fair election.
Violence and polls can't go hand in hand

Expressing grave concern over the ongoing spate of violence ahead of Sunday's polls, Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukdar has said violence and election cannot go hand in hand.
Rift in EC deepens

The rift between the chief election commissioner and an election commissioner has deepened further over the issue of level playing field.
Level playing field absent

Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukdar yesterday said a level playing field for the December 30 polls was still absent and that the situation might improve after the deployment of armed forces.
Mahbub under fire

The ruling Awami League led 14-party alliance has accused Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukdar of "violating the oath of secrecy" and it thinks he should resign.
14-party alliance seeks EC Mahbub’s removal

Awami League-led 14 party alliance demands the resignation of Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukder from his post following his recent comments over the election commission.
14-party alliance seeks EC Mahbub’s removal

Awami League-led 14 party alliance demands the resignation of Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukder from his post following his recent comments over the election commission.
Why did EC Mahbub walkout of meeting?

Election Commissioner Mahbub Talukder again walks out of an election preparatory meeting of the commission.