The Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh has issued a directive prohibiting the use of mobile phones within 400 yards of polling centers during the upcoming 13th National Parliament election and referendum on February 12, 2026. The order, signed by Senior Assistant Secretary Md. Shahidul Islam, allows only presiding officers, police in charge, and two designated Ansar members using the 'Nirbachon Surakkha 2026' app to carry mobile phones inside polling centers. The circular has been sent to divisional commissioners, regional election officers, and all deputy commissioners and returning officers for implementation.
In response, Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman issued a warning through his verified Facebook account on Monday, asserting that the nation’s voting rights were earned through struggle and would be defended if necessary. He emphasized that citizens desire a free and fair election where they can vote and celebrate without fear, describing election day as a festival of democracy.
The EC’s restriction and the Jamaat leader’s statement come just days before the scheduled polling, underscoring heightened political sensitivity around election security and voter freedom.
আমার দেশ অনলাইন প্রকাশ : ০৯ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২৬, ১২: ০৮আপডেট : ০৯ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২৬, ১২: ১৮ আমার দেশ অনলাইন ভোটের অধিকার একবার লড়াই করে অর্জিত হয়েছে। প্রয়োজনে এই অধিকার আবারও লড়াই করেই রক্ষা করা হবে বলে হুঁশিয়ারি দিয়েছেন জামায়াত আমির ডা. শফিকুর রহমান। সো
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