DHAKA, Feb 08, 2026 (BSS) - Ahead of the upcoming National Parliamentary Election and Referendum–2026, a ban has been imposed on all kinds of public meetings, processions and rallies for 96 hours before and after the voting in 13 parliamentary constituencies of the capital.

The information was disclosed today through a public notice signed by Dhaka Divisional Commissioner and Returning Officer Sharaf Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury.

According to the notice, voting will be held from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm on February 12.

Referring to the authority vested under article 78 of the Representation of the Peoples Order, 1972, the notice stated that no person shall convene, organize, participate in or attend any public meeting, nor organize or take part in any procession or rally in the concerned electoral areas during the 48 hours preceding the start of polling and the 48 hours following the completion of the voting.

It further said that the restriction will remain in force from 7:30 am on February 10 to 4:30 pm on February 14.
The public notice also stated that during the specified period, no person shall engage in any aggressive activity or disorderly conduct in the electoral areas. 

Voters or persons engaged in election-related duties must not be threatened or intimidated in any manner. Display of arms or show of force has been completely prohibited.

The notice warned that any person violating these provisions shall be punished under the Representation of the People Order with rigorous imprisonment for a minimum of two years and a maximum of seven years, along with fines.

The restriction will effect in the parliamentary constituencies from Dhaka-4 to Dhaka-12, Dhaka-14 and Dhaka-16 to Dhaka-18.