Dhaka, July 31 -- The Election Commission (EC) has banned the use of posters in campaigning for the 13th national parliamentary election while the National Democratic Movement (NDM) is demanding that posters be allowed calling for a ban on public rallies and street meetings.
The EC's draft Code of Conduct for Political Parties and Candidates - 2025 has triggered significant debate among political parties, civil society actors, and citizens. At the heart of the controversy lies the EC's proposal to ban campaign posters and impose restrictions on public rallies-measures that have drawn both support and criticism from various quarters.
The National Democratic Movement (NDM) has come out strongly against the proposed ban on posters, describin...