Zakir Hossain / Dhaka
Bangladesh’s Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Saturday warned that the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) poses a serious challenge to the country’s upcoming 13th parliamentary elections.
“Using AI, it is now possible to circulate content with my exact image and voice. In this election, such abuse has become a major challenge for us. We are trying to address it,” the CEC told reporters at the regional election office in Khulna ahead of a views-exchange meeting on poll preparations. He described AI-generated misinformation and disinformation as a modern threat, saying, “This is more dangerous than weapons. In some cases, AI-generated content has completely disrupted election campaigns.”
Emphasising the role of the media, he added, “Journalists, especially in mainstream media, must verify and fact-check information before making it public.” The CEC reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to holding transparent elections: “No activities will take place in the dark of night. We want everything done in broad daylight to ensure transparency.”
He acknowledged that restoring public trust in the electoral process and increasing voter turnout, particularly among women, remains a key challenge. He also said the Commission is vigilant against any technology-driven interference. Additionally, the CEC confirmed that security drives to curb terrorism and recover illegal arms will continue in the lead-up to the election.