A mobile court in Mirsarai upazila of Chattogram fined a supporter of BNP-nominated candidate Nurul Amin for violating the electoral code of conduct ahead of the 13th National Parliament Election and Referendum 2026. The incident occurred on Monday, January 26, when officials found Mohammad Tarek campaigning with a pickup van displaying framed colored banners and festoons and using loudspeakers at Gheramara Forest Gate area of Korerhat Union.
The mobile court, operating under Regulation 27(a) of the Political Parties and Candidates Conduct Rules 2025, imposed a fine of Tk 25,000 on Tarek for breaching clauses 7(b) and 7(g). All campaign materials were removed from the vehicle. Upazila Assistant Returning Officer and Executive Officer Somaiya Akter said campaigners and supporters present were made aware of the election code during the operation.
According to the report, a supporter named Haque paid the fine and expressed regret, stating that the violation occurred without the candidate’s knowledge.