The Election Commission and Role To Democracy in Bangladesh Assignment

Introduction
As a constitutional body, Election Commission Bangladesh is working independently for holding elections on a
regular basis with transparency and accountability. The Commission has a significant role for strengthening
democracy through holding free, fair and neutral election which paves the way for establishing good
governance.
Effective participation of women in all spheres of national life is a precondition for strong and functional
democracy. The Election Commission (EC) is a constitutional entity principally responsible for holding free and
fair elections and performing other activities that come within the purview of election management alongside
the management of polling stations, declaration of election schedules, supervision of officials during the
election period, promoting public awareness and preparation, announcing and publication of election results.
EC ensures proper application of laws by resolution of election disputes and complaints as well. Since half of
the population is women, the Commission is continuing it’s efforts to confirm effective participation of women
in the whole process for establishing a sustainable democratic state. [1]
Definitions:
In these guidelines for observers, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context the
following terms and definitions shall apply:
“An election commission is a body charged with overseeing the implementation of electioneering
process of any country. The formal names of election commissions vary from jurisdiction to
jurisdiction, and may be styled an electoral commission”
a. “Commission” means the Bangladesh Election Commission within the meaning of the Constitution
of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh;
b. “Electoral process” means all aspects of the election process and all election technologies including,
but not limited to, nomination of candidates, campaigning, polling, counting, and announcing results;
c. “Election Observer” means a person or a group or an organization permitted in writing by the
Commission or by any person authorised by the Commission to observe any elections under the
Representation of the People Order, 1972 or any other Act conducted by Bangladesh Election
Commission. [2]
Role of Election Commission:

1. Guardian of Free & Fair Elections.
One of the most important features of the democratic polity is elections at regular intervals. Democracy is the
“Government of the people, By the people, And for the people”.

Holding periodic free & fair elections are essentials of democratic system. It is part of basic structure of the
Constitution.
2. Model Code of Conduct

The Election Commission is regarded as guardian of free & fair elections. In every election, it issues a
Model code of Conduct for political parties and candidates to conduct elections in free & fair manner.
4. Limits on Poll Expenses
To get rid of the growing influences and vulgar show of money during elections the Election
Commission has made many suggestions in this regard. The Election Commission has fixed the legal
limits on the amount of money which a candidate can spend during election campaigns.
5. Use of Scientific and Technological Advancements.
The Election Commission trying to bring improvements in election procedures by taking advantage of
Scientific and Technological Advancements. The introduction of EVM – Electronic Voting Machines
is one of the steps in that direction. It was used with view to reducing malpractices and also improving
the efficiency.
6. Right to Know About Candidates.
In order to make democracy healthy & unpolluted, citizens have right to know about Candidates to
whom they prefer as their Representative. To stop criminalization and in the public interest the past of
candidate should not kept in dark. [3]
The main functions of Election Commission are:

 Delimitation of constituencies for the purpose of elections of Member of Parliament;
 Conducting elections for the office of Honorable President, Honorable Members of Parliament,
different Local Government Bodies and other electoral processes prescribed by any other law;
 Preparing and updating electoral rolls for the purpose of all national and local level elections;
 Preparation and distribution of National Identity Cards (NID);
 Constituting Electoral Tribunal and disposal of election disputes in accordance with law;
 Registration of political parties and allocation and reservation of symbols for registered political
parties and candidates;
 Correspondence and coordination with different international and regional organizations,

organizing and participating in the international conferences, workshops/seminars and activities
relating to formulation of contracts
References
1. Alvarez-Rivera, Manuel. "Elections to the Latvian Saeima (Parliament)". Election Resources on

the Internet. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
2. "Australian Electoral Commission". Retrieved December 15, 2018.
3. nagnath_borphalkar. Role Of Election Commission Report. Weblog. [Online] Available from:
http://www.legalservicesindia.com/article/108/Role-Of-Election-Commission.html [Accessed
17th June 2019].
4. Kenneth AJ (1963) Social Choice and Individual Values. [Online] 2006. Available from:
https://mof.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/mof.portal.gov.bd/budget_mof/56ea6b4a_3607_
4ace_87ec_ec32224762d2/G-3_02_106_Election_English.pdf [Accessed: May 12th 2012].

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Introduction

Role of Election Commission:

“Government of the people, By the people, And for the people”.

2. Model Code of Conduct

The main functions of Election Commission are:

 Preparation and distribution of National Identity Cards (NID);

 Correspondence and coordination with different international and regional organizations,

1. Alvarez-Rivera, Manuel. "Elections to the Latvian Saeima (Parliament)". Election Resources on

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