Dhaka: The Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) today said that no secrecy was breached over a video circulated on social media regarding postal ballot distribution in Bahrain.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the EC clarified in a press release that the video, dated January 12, 2026, depicted ballot envelopes being sorted for delivery. The incident raised concerns when the video surfaced online, prompting an investigation into the handling of postal ballots.
The Bangladesh Embassy in Bahrain reported that on January 11, Bahrain Post had handed over 160 ballot envelopes to a colleague of the voters at their request, as they were at work. This action was taken to ensure that the ballots reached their intended recipients, even as the voters were occupied with their professional responsibilities.
After the incident was brought to the embassy’s attention, prompt measures were taken to address the situation. Both Bahrain Post and the concerned expatriates were contacted to resolve the matter. Subsequently, the individual involved appeared at the embassy with 129 unopened envelopes that had not been delivered, confirming that the ballots remained secure.
The EC emphasized that none of the envelopes were opened and that confidentiality was fully maintained throughout the process. The commission further stated that embassies have been instructed to coordinate with all concerned parties to prevent a recurrence of such incidents in the future.