The Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) has issued a warning prohibiting the collection of voters’ personal information and National Identity Cards (NID) under the guise of election campaigning. The notice, released on Thursday, January 22, 2026, stated that the commission had observed attempts by certain individuals to gather such data, which violates the National Identity Registration Act, 2010. The act forbids carrying or transferring another person’s NID.

The EC further reminded that under Rule 4 of the ‘Code of Conduct for Political Parties and Candidates in Parliamentary Elections, 2025,’ no political party, candidate, or representative may offer or promise donations, gifts, or contributions to individuals, groups, or institutions within an electoral area. The commission emphasized that these actions constitute punishable offenses under existing regulations.

The EC urged all citizens and organizations to refrain from engaging in or supporting such activities, reinforcing its commitment to maintaining lawful and transparent election practices.