The Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) has announced that any voter who shares photos or videos of their postal ballot on social media will face punitive action, including the blocking of their National Identity Card (NID). The directive, disclosed through EC sources, emphasizes that maintaining the secrecy of postal votes is both a right and a responsibility of voters. Sharing any information, images, or video footage of ballots online constitutes a punishable offense under existing law.

The EC’s message urges voters to refrain from posting or sharing any content related to postal voting on social media platforms. The commission reiterated that such actions compromise the confidentiality of the electoral process and will trigger legal measures, including NID suspension and other lawful penalties.

The announcement underscores the EC’s effort to preserve the integrity and secrecy of postal voting ahead of upcoming electoral activities, warning that violations will be met with strict enforcement.