Posters Banned in National Election; Only Billboards Allowed

Khabor Wala Desk

Published: 4th September 2025, 8:09 AM

Posters Banned in National Election; Only Billboards Allowed

For the 13th National Parliamentary Election, the use of posters in election campaigns has been prohibited. Each candidate is now limited to a maximum of 20 billboards in their constituency.

The Election Commission (EC) has introduced this new regulation as part of the Code of Conduct for Political Parties and Candidates.

Key Provisions of the New Election Campaign Rules

Aspect	Regulation
Posters	Not allowed in any form during the election campaign.
Billboards	Maximum 20 per candidate per constituency. Maximum dimensions: 16 ft length × 9 ft width.
Drone & Aerial Devices	No drones, quadcopters, or similar devices may be used during the campaign or on election day.
Cyber & AI Misuse	Prohibition on cyberbullying of women, false propaganda using AI, and overseas physical campaigning in favour of any candidate.
Penalties for Violations	Candidates may face disqualification, fines increased from BDT 50,000 to BDT 150,000, and the six-month imprisonment clause remains in force.

The EC finalised this regulation in line with the Representation of the People Order (RPO) amendments and submitted the document to the Ministry of Law on Wednesday.

While the majority of the previous Code of Conduct provisions have been maintained, several new clauses have been introduced to address emerging issues such as:

Misuse of digital platforms and social media
Cyber harassment and misinformation campaigns
Artificial Intelligence-driven manipulation of public opinion
Overseas campaigning by candidates or supporters

These new rules aim to streamline the election campaign, ensure a level playing field, and prevent the excessive visual clutter and digital manipulation often associated with modern electioneering.

The regulation also strengthens penalties, signalling the EC’s commitment to enforcing discipline and accountability among political parties and candidates during the electoral process.