The Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh has issued warnings to four political parties for allegedly conducting election campaigns before the official schedule. Following a complaint from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), the EC sent formal letters to Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, National Citizen Party (NCP), Islami Andolan Bangladesh, and Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis, instructing them to refrain from any campaign activities before the permitted date. The EC emphasized that early campaigning violates election laws and warned that further breaches could lead to legal action.

According to the EC, the BNP’s written complaint alleged that the four parties were engaging in public programs and promotional activities despite a ban on campaigning before January 21. The EC cited Rule 18 of the “Code of Conduct for Political Parties and Candidates, 2025,” which prohibits campaign activities before the official schedule. The Commission reiterated its commitment to ensuring a level playing field for all parties.

Officials indicated that if any party continues to violate the code despite the warning, the EC will consider legal measures to enforce compliance.