Ban on public meetings for 96 hours in 13 constituencies in the cityDHAKA, Feb 08, 2026 (BSS) - Ahead of the upcoming National Parliamentary Election and Referendum–2026, a ban has been imposed on all kinds of public meetings, processions and rallies for 96 hours before and after the voting in 13 parliamentary constituencies of the capital. The information was disclosed today through a public notice signed by Dhaka Divisional Commissioner and Returning Officer Sharaf Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury. According to the notice, voting will be held from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm on February 12. The public notice also stated that during the specified period, no person shall engage in any aggressive activity or disorderly conduct in the electoral areas. The restriction will effect in the parliamentary constituencies from Dhaka-4 to Dhaka-12, Dhaka-14 and Dhaka-16 to Dhaka-18.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 08, 2026 10:17 UTC