The eighth parliamentary election, held on 1 October 2001, was unique in the electoral history of Bangladesh. It was held in the trail of seven parliamentary elections, three presidential elections, and three referendums since Bangladesh became independent in 1971. Given the tumultuous political history the voters shrugged off all the fears and trepidation and went to vote with the high aspiration that this election would contribute to stabilizing democracy.
The CCHRB Election Observation Report 2001 prepared in a very challenging situation presents information, analysis and insights on events, behavior of the political parties and politicians, legitimacy question of the political parties, electorate, election violence, fraud, election observation efforts, etc.
The report tries to explain how important it is to make genuine efforts by all quarters for building democratic institution in this country. The caretaker government, a unique institution, which came into being because of political parties’ credibility crisis, was put to the real test. The Awami League, which ruled the country for its full five-year term alleged this interim government was not right in performing its duties. What we learn in the end is that the caretaker government must remain absolutely neutral in holding a "free and fair election" and building confidence among the electorate.
With some 50 photographs, maps and caricatures, the 202-page report is divided in four sections. Section-A gives an executive summary and a great deal of information on all major aspects of election—election observation in Bangladesh, caretaker government, election schedule, political parties and candidates, preparation of the Election Commission, threats to clean election, analysis of results and election day findings. The SEHD researchers conducted primary research, reviewed published information and analyzed the CCHRB election monitoring forms for preparing this section.
Section-B presents an in-depth analysis of 13 constituencies closely monitored by long-term observers, most of them local journalists. The detailed and close observations in these 13 constituencies will certainly help readers gain insight into the intricacies and myriad issues that a big event like a national election can generate in a small area.
Section-C is a chronology of important events centering the elections. Events occur and we forget. But this section keeps a record of important events, which may be of interest to anyone taking interest in election affairs. This section strengthens the main body of the report.
Section-D has a set of annexes with relevant and useful information i.e., the code of conduct, results, political parties and their symbols, management of CCHRB election monitoring, and a list of abbreviations used in the report.
Prepared by Society for Environment and Human Development (SEHD) for Coordinating Council for Human Rights in Bangladesh (CCHRB)
Edited by Philip Gain, Q. A. Tahmina and Shishir Moral
English PBK 202 pages, March 2002
Price: Tk.200 US$10
The eighth parliamentary election, held on 1 October 2001, was unique in the electoral history of Bangladesh. It was held in the trail of seven parliamentary elections, three presidential elections, and three referendums since Bangladesh became independent in 1971. Given the tumultuous political history the voters shrugged off all the fears and trepidation and went to vote with the high aspiration that this election would contribute to stabilizing democracy.
The CCHRB Election Observation Report 2001 prepared in a very challenging situation presents information, analysis and insights on events, behavior of the political parties and politicians, legitimacy question of the political parties, electorate, election violence, fraud, election observation efforts, etc.
The report tries to explain how important it is to make genuine efforts by all quarters for building democratic institution in this country. The caretaker government, a unique institution, which came into being because of political parties’ credibility crisis, was put to the real test. The Awami League, which ruled the country for its full five-year term alleged this interim government was not right in performing its duties. What we learn in the end is that the caretaker government must remain absolutely neutral in holding a "free and fair election" and building confidence among the electorate.
With some 50 photographs, maps and caricatures, the 202-page report is divided in four sections. Section-A gives an executive summary and a great deal of information on all major aspects of election—election observation in Bangladesh, caretaker government, election schedule, political parties and candidates, preparation of the Election Commission, threats to clean election, analysis of results and election day findings. The SEHD researchers conducted primary research, reviewed published information and analyzed the CCHRB election monitoring forms for preparing this section.
Section-B presents an in-depth analysis of 13 constituencies closely monitored by long-term observers, most of them local journalists. The detailed and close observations in these 13 constituencies will certainly help readers gain insight into the intricacies and myriad issues that a big event like a national election can generate in a small area.
Section-C is a chronology of important events centering the elections. Events occur and we forget. But this section keeps a record of important events, which may be of interest to anyone taking interest in election affairs. This section strengthens the main body of the report.
Section-D has a set of annexes with relevant and useful information i.e., the code of conduct, results, political parties and their symbols, management of CCHRB election monitoring, and a list of abbreviations used in the report.
Prepared by Society for Environment and Human Development (SEHD) for Coordinating Council for Human Rights in Bangladesh (CCHRB)
Edited by Philip Gain, Q. A. Tahmina and Shishir Moral
English PBK 202 pages, March 2002
Price: Tk.200 US$10
