With the national election approaching, political leaders and activists are preparing to intensify their use of social media platforms, particularly Facebook, for campaigning. Parties are already engaging with individuals who have gained popularity on Facebook through various content, planning to leverage their platforms for the upcoming elections. Campaign strategies include spreading promotional content about their own agendas as well as discrediting opponents. Many candidates are assembling teams of young content creators skilled in social media to distribute election-related posts, banners, and posters. Candidates with nominations often create photo cards featuring themselves alongside party symbols, which are widely shared on social media. Campaign strategies are constantly updated with new ideas, and some political parties are reported to have fully adopted digital platforms in their election preparations.

For the first time, overseas voters can participate via postal ballots, with around 1.2 million voters registered so far. Parties are focusing on attracting these voters through Facebook by highlighting initiatives for expatriates’ welfare and directly engaging with them online. Some candidates and their representatives are also raising funds through social media campaigns.

Government agencies have issued warnings about potential misuse of social media ahead of the election, noting that rival candidates may face online attacks or defamatory campaigns that could disrupt law and order. In response, the National Cybersecurity Agency has been mobilized to monitor and act on posts, images, or videos inciting violence or hatred, urging the public to report such content.

The National Cybersecurity Council, led by the Chief Adviser of the Interim Government, instructed the agency to ensure cyber safety for the elections. Emphasizing technological preparedness, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Chairman and Chief Adviser of the Council, highlighted the need to prevent cybercrime. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology has listed 35 institutions as critical information infrastructure and recommended including more for protection. Coordination between the National Cybersecurity Agency and BTRC has been stressed to prevent misinformation, disinformation, and other cybercrimes during the election. Citizens have also been warned that hate speech inciting violence is punishable under the National Cybersecurity Ordinance, 2025.

The National Cybersecurity Ordinance was enacted on May 21, 2025, followed by the formation of the National Cybersecurity Council on August 26, 2025, to ensure cybersecurity for both state institutions and citizens, with 25 members under the leadership of the Chief Adviser of the Interim Government.