Bangladesh's Election Commission has issued a directive, prohibiting mobile phones within 400 yards of polling centres on the election day, sparking protests from right-wing political parties who threatened to lay siege to its office if the decision is not withdrawn. ADVERTISEMENT"No individual will be allowed to enter a polling centre or remain within a 400-yard radius of it with a mobile phone. The restriction will apply to voters, polling agents, and all others present on election duty, with limited exceptions,” said the directive issued on Sunday. "If the decision is not withdrawn by this evening, the EC will be besieged tomorrow (Tuesday),” NCP convenor Nahid Islam said. Meanwhile, the election campaign entered its final day, with the national capital witnessing rallies by senior leaders of major political parties.

Source: The Telegraph February 09, 2026 22:30 UTC