Recent claims circulating on social media platforms, including Facebook posts and Instagram accounts, have alleged that elections in five constituencies of Gazipur district were postponed due to administrative failures. These claims are false and misleading.

An analysis conducted by Fake News Watchdog finds no factual basis for the assertion that the Election Commission postponed polling in any constituency of Gazipur district. The origin of the misinformation appears to stem from unverified assumptions made by the content creators, who claimed that ballot papers failed to arrive at polling stations on time.

According to official clarification from the Election Commission, while there was a minor delay in the transportation of ballot papers to certain polling centers in Gazipur, the delay was caused by routine logistical challenges and remained well within the legally prescribed time limits. The Election Commission confirmed that these logistical adjustments did not affect the conduct of polling and did not warrant any postponement of the election process.

No official notification, directive, or announcement was issued by the Election Commission regarding the postponement of elections in Gazipur or in any of its constituencies. Polling activities proceeded as scheduled, in accordance with electoral laws and procedures.

The dissemination of such unverified information risks creating unnecessary confusion and undermining public confidence in the electoral process. Fake News Watchdog strongly advised to rely on official statements from the Election Commission and credible news sources, and to exercise caution when encountering election related claims on social media.

Fake News Watchdog reiterates its commitment to monitoring and countering misinformation to support transparency, accuracy, and democratic integrity