15. Is there a ban on state resources being given to or received by political parties or candidates (excluding regulated public funding)?

‘Using any government establishment such as government bungalows or offices for the campaign by any candidate or political party is prohibited (Electoral Code of Conduct for Political Parties and Candidates 2008, Rule 4). The use of government media, public officials and public vehicles and other public services by any registered political party or candidate (nominated by a party or independent) is strictly prohibited (Electoral Code of Conduct for Political Parties and Candidates 2008, Rule 14). Rule 4: ‘No government bungalow, rest house, circuit house or government office can be used for the purpose of electoral campaigns for or against any candidate.’ Rule 14 (2): ‘No registered political party or candidate nominated by the party or independent will use government media, public officials and public vehicles and other public services after the declaration of the election schedule.’

Source: Money, Politics and Transparency, Bangladesh. Link to source: https://data.moneypoliticstransparency.org/countries/BD/.

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