Legislative Framework

Bangladesh

LF001

Question:	What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s):	a. Part of Constitution b. Separate legislation
Comments:	The Constitution includes laws pertaining to elections, establishing an elections commission, qualifications of voters, conditions for an election and a validity clause for election laws. All other legislation pertaining to the administration of elections is provided in separate documentation.
Source:	Constitution of Bangladesh: Part VII, Art. 119
Verified:	2012/05/30

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LF003

Question:	The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):	a. National elections
Comments:
Source:	Constitution of Bangladesh: Part VII, Art. 119
Verified:	2012/05/30

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LF004

Question:	Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):	a. Voting is voluntary
Comments:
Source:	S. M. Asaduzzaman; Public Relations Officer; Bangladesh Election Commission. Email: [email protected]
Verified:	2012/05/30

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LF007

Question:	What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):	a. Judiciary
Comments:	The High Court Division is responsible for formal electoral disputes, as outlined in the Representation of People Order, 1972
Source:	Constitution of Bangladesh: Part VII, Art. 125 (b) Representation of People Order (1972); Chapter 5, Art. 49(2)
Verified:	2012/05/30

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