Photo: BSSDHAKA, Feb 9, 2026 (BSS) - The Election Commission (EC) has revised its operational protocol to permit voters, candidates, agents, journalists and observers to carry mobile phones into polling centers. Journalists are permitted to carry mobile phones and will take photographs within the polling centers to document the proceedings, he added. He said that election observers are authorized to carry mobile phones and will take photographs as part of their monitoring responsibilities. He said that the possession or use of mobile phones is strictly forbidden inside the secret booth or ballot stamping room. Secretary Ahmed concluded that after thorough deliberation, the commission opted to cancel the specific restrictive sections of the previous order.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 09, 2026 16:03 UTC