EC to allow journos to use motorbikes during polls
Police stop and search motorcycles at a checkpost during the Barishal Corporation elections. File Photo: Titu Das/Star
The Election Commission today took a U-turn and decided to allow journalists to use motorcycles while covering elections.
Election Commissioner Anisur Rahman confirmed the development and said the EC will issue a notification in this regard tomorrow.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. In April, EC put a ban on journalists from using motorcycles during elections.
Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal on August 25 hinted that the EC might change its decision.
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