EC asks ensuring polling centres smoke-free zones

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07 February, 2026, 09:35 pm

Last modified: 07 February, 2026, 09:39 pm

EC asks ensuring polling centres smoke-free zones

BSS

07 February, 2026, 09:35 pm

Last modified: 07 February, 2026, 09:39 pm

Election Commission building at Agargaon in the capital. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS

Election Commission building at Agargaon in the capital. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS

The Election Commission (EC) has issued a directive to ensure the polling centres are smoke-free areas during voting for the 12 February national election and referendum.

The EC has recently sent a letter to all returning officers in this regard.

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