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Film actress Nasrin Akter Nipa Mahiya alias Mahiya Mahi was fined for violating the electoral code of conduct while campaigning in Tanore upazila of Ranjshahi last night.
Mahi is contesting the 12th parliamentary election, scheduled for January 7, from Rajshahi-1 constituency as an independent candidate.
Magistrate Abida Sifat fined Mahi Tk 1,000 for using more loud speakers than permitted, said Md Bilal Hossen, the assistant returning officer.
While electioneering at Gollapara bazar, Mahi used seven loud speakers, but the electoral code of conduct allows use of only three during campaigning, he said.
She violated Section 18 (1) of the Jatiya Sangsad Electoral Code of Conduct, the ARO said.
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