Bangladesh Election Commission Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of 14,000 Journalists

On January 31, 2026, a technical failure on the Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) website exposed the personal data of 14,000 journalists. The leaked information includes national identity (NID) numbers, mobile phone numbers, and complete copies of accreditation applications for press cards and vehicle stickers. The incident resulted from a flaw in the EC’s online system, with no mention of a cyberattack. The data pertains to media professionals registered for these services.