Women supporters of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chant slogans as they join in an election campaign in Dhaka, Bangladesh, January 28, 2026. File Image/Reuters
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Firstpost06-02-2026, 11:05

Bangladesh Election: Disinformation a Major Concern as Vote Nears

  • Bangladesh's Election Commission (EC) identifies disinformation as the biggest challenge ahead of the parliamentary elections.
  • The 13th national election is scheduled for February 12, the first since former PM Sheikh Hasina's government was toppled.
  • Ballot papers have been dispatched to 116 constituencies, with the rest to follow by February 7, after delays due to court-ordered candidacy reinstatements.
  • Campaigning for political parties will conclude at 7:30 am on February 10.
  • The EC has requested Meta to remove derogatory comments, offensive content, and misinformation, opting against internet speed reduction.

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