Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- The Election Commission (EC) has published a gazette on electoral code of conduct for political parties and candidates ahead of the upcoming 13th national elections.

According to the code of conduct, political parties and candidates won't be allowed to use posters in election campaign while announcement of election manifesto in a single platform and giving undertaking to follow the code of conduct have been made mandatory for parties and candidates.

In case of violation of the code of conduct, there is a provision of a maximum penalty of six months imprisonment and a fine of Taka 150,000 for candidates and 150,000 for the party.

There is also a provision for cancellation of candidacy in the Representation of People Or...