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Bangladesh bans phones near polling sites ahead of Feb. 12 vote, sparking transparency concerns.
Bangladesh's Election Commission banned mobile phones within 400 yards of polling centers for the February 12, 2026, election and referendum, allowing only presiding officers, police, and two Ansar members with a specific app to carry phones.
The rule, announced February 8, has drawn criticism from journalists and observers who say it hampers transparency and real-time reporting.
The opposition party Jamaat-e-Islami demanded the ban be lifted by February 9, warning of protests if not.
The EC has not explained the decision in detail, leaving concerns about election oversight unresolved.
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Bangladesh prohíbe los teléfonos cerca de los sitios de votación antes de la votación del 12 de febrero, provocando preocupaciones sobre la transparencia.