Bangladesh election officials released new campaign rules Sunday. The Election Commission posted the draft code on their website for public review. Citizens have until July 10 to send comments about the proposed changes. Deputy Secretary Dewan Md Sarwar Jahan announced the review period. The rules apply to all political parties and candidates during elections.
The new code bans campaign posters completely. Violators face fines reaching 150,000 taka for breaking poster rules. Officials want parties to use environmentally safe materials for campaigns. Billboards can replace traditional posters under the updated guidelines. The commission also created formal rules for online campaigning activities.
Punishment for rule breaking became much tougher under the draft. Candidates or their supporters could spend six months in jail for violations. Maximum fines jumped from 50,000 taka to 150,000 taka for most offenses. Political parties face the same increased penalty amounts. Social media violations fall under digital security laws.
Candidates must report all online spending to election officials. Social media costs count toward official campaign spending limits. Foreign money cannot fund any digital advertisements or promotions. Content creation and paid boosting must appear in expense reports. These rules cover all forms of internet campaign activities.
Sound limits restrict how candidates use microphones during events. No more than three speakers can operate at once in any area. Volume levels cannot exceed 60 decibels during campaign speeches. The restrictions aim to reduce noise pollution during election periods. All amplified sound equipment must follow these new standards.
The new code bans campaign posters completely. Violators face fines reaching 150,000 taka for breaking poster rules. Officials want parties to use environmentally safe materials for campaigns. Billboards can replace traditional posters under the updated guidelines. The commission also created formal rules for online campaigning activities.
Punishment for rule breaking became much tougher under the draft. Candidates or their supporters could spend six months in jail for violations. Maximum fines jumped from 50,000 taka to 150,000 taka for most offenses. Political parties face the same increased penalty amounts. Social media violations fall under digital security laws.
Candidates must report all online spending to election officials. Social media costs count toward official campaign spending limits. Foreign money cannot fund any digital advertisements or promotions. Content creation and paid boosting must appear in expense reports. These rules cover all forms of internet campaign activities.
Sound limits restrict how candidates use microphones during events. No more than three speakers can operate at once in any area. Volume levels cannot exceed 60 decibels during campaign speeches. The restrictions aim to reduce noise pollution during election periods. All amplified sound equipment must follow these new standards.
