EC issues guidelines on use of vehicles by candidates, agents on polling dayDHAKA, Feb 8, 2026 (BSS) - The Election Commission (EC) has issued directives regarding the use of vehicles by contesting candidates and their election agents on polling day for the referendum and the 13th National Parliamentary Election scheduled to be held on February 12. Each vehicle may carry a maximum of five persons, including the driver, who must hold a valid driving licence. Each motorcycle may carry no more than two persons, including the licensed driver. The EC also stated that candidates or election agents must obtain identity cards from the Returning Officer by applying for permission for persons accompanying them in the vehicle, excluding the candidate, election agent and gunman. The directive further noted that no person other than the candidate and the election agent will be allowed to enter the polling centre premises.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 08, 2026 17:02 UTC