The Election Commission (EC) has opened a law and order coordination cell at Nirbachan Bhaban in Dhaka’s Agargaon, ahead of the 13th national parliamentary election and the referendum scheduled for February 12.

The coordination cell became operational today and will remain active until February 13, the day after the polls, according to an EC press release issued this afternoon.

Citizens can report violations of the electoral code of conduct, election-related irregularities, or incidents of propaganda by contacting the cell, the release said.

The coordination cell can be reached at 0255007470, 0255007471, 0255007472, 0255007474 and 0255007506.

The press release was signed by Md Ruhul Amin Mallik, director (public relations) of the Election Commission.