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The Election Commissioner of Bangladesh (EC) (Bengali: বাংলাদেশের নির্বাচন কমিশনার) is a member of Election Commission of Bangladesh, a body constitutionally empowered to conduct free and fair national and regional elections. Article 118 of the Bangladeshi Constitution consisting of a Chief Election Commissioner and four other Election Commissioners, appointed by the President.
Appointment and removal
The appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner of Bangladesh and other Election Commissioners is made by the President. The Chief Election Commissioner is to act as Chairman of Election Commission of Bangladesh. Under the Constitution the term of office of any Election Commissioner is five years from the date on which he enters upon office. A person who has held office as Chief Election Commissioner is not eligible for appointment in the service of the Republic. Any other Election Commissioner is, on ceasing to hold such office, eligible for appointment as Chief Election Commissioner, but is not eligible for appointment in the service of the Republic