“Control Black Money Flow”: Police Urge Stricter Mobile Banking Rules Before Election

To prevent the influence of “black money” in the upcoming national election, Bangladesh Police and top administration officials have recommended strictly regulating mobile banking services. During a high-level meeting with the Election Commission on December 23, 2025, officials suggested setting transaction ceilings and monitoring digital money transfers.

Police commissioners and DIGs emphasized that a sudden surge in digital transactions often occurs before elections to influence voters. They have called for a special circular from Bangladesh Bank to limit transfers (such as bKash, Nagad, or Upay) and keep a “seven-day study” on total transaction volumes to ensure a fair voting environment.