The Election Commission of Bangladesh has filed 176 cases and collected fines totaling Tk 1,826,250 for violations of the electoral code of conduct ahead of the 13th National Parliament election and referendum. The information was confirmed on Monday, February 2, by Md. Saiful Islam, member secretary of the EC’s central coordination committee and director (operations) of the National Identity Registration Wing.

According to the Election Commission, between January 8 and February 1, a total of 275 incidents of code violations occurred across 257 electoral areas in the country. Mobile courts took action in these cases, resulting in the fines and legal proceedings. The 13th National Parliament election and referendum are scheduled to take place on February 12.

The commission’s enforcement activities indicate ongoing monitoring of campaign conduct as the election date approaches, aiming to ensure compliance with electoral regulations nationwide.