Spin doctors go into disinformation overdrive as Bangladesh votes

As Bangladesh votes in the 13th parliamentary election, the night leading up to the polls saw spin doctors go into a frenetic overdrive on social media
12 February 2026, 14:03 PM

EU chief observer hails Bangladesh polls as ‘big day’ for democracy

At least 394 international observers are monitoring the election
12 February 2026, 13:46 PM
12 February 2026, 13:39 PM

47.91% turnout recorded by 2pm, says EC secretary

Voting continues at 42,651 centres nationwide; no suspension reported so far
12 February 2026, 13:26 PM

Tamim Iqbal hails 'excellent' voting atmosphere

'This is the first time that I have cast a vote. It feels great,' says the the former skipper
12 February 2026, 13:22 PM

‘We are getting huge response from people,’ says NCP’s Nasiruddin Patwari

Dhaka-8 candidate alleges intimidation of supporters but expresses confidence in victory
12 February 2026, 13:10 PM

Peaceful voting under way in three hill districts amid slow early turnout

A visible presence of women voters alongside men was also noted at several centres
12 February 2026, 12:49 PM

Crude bomb blast, chase-counter chase reported at Munshiganj polling centre

Presence of law enforcement beefed up after clash between supporters of rival candidates; voting continues
12 February 2026, 12:35 PM
12 February 2026, 12:34 PM

2 Ansar members, teenager injured in crude bomb blast at Gopalganj polling centre

Police have intensified security in and around the centre following the incident
12 February 2026, 12:23 PM
12 February 2026, 11:55 AM

Army chief calls on citizens to vote without fear

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman today said he had been waiting for this day for the past one and a half years, hoping for a fair election.
12 February 2026, 11:45 AM

40.9% voters turnout in five Dhaka seats by 2pm: DC office

Around 40.9 percent of voters had cast their ballots in five constituencies of Dhaka by 2:00pm, according to the Dhaka Deputy Commissioner (DC) office.
12 February 2026, 11:28 AM

In Photos: 13th Parliamentary Election and Referendum

Nation casts ballots 18 months after mass uprising
12 February 2026, 11:12 AM

EC monitors election with drones, body cameras and app

Surveillance is being coordinated from the central law-and-order control room
12 February 2026, 11:09 AM

Tasnim Jara alleges obstruction of polling agents

Claims agents barred on “baseless” grounds at multiple centres
12 February 2026, 11:00 AM

Rumeen Farhana expresses optimism after casting vote

Voters are casting ballots freely amid festive mood, she says
12 February 2026, 10:59 AM

Today is the birthday of a new Bangladesh: Yunus

CA casts vote at Gulshan Model High School, urges participation in referendum
12 February 2026, 10:57 AM

IAB leader urges free, fair voting, hopes for support of Islam and Shariah

Islami Andolan Bangladesh’s Senior Nayeb-e-Ameer Syed Muhammad Faizul Karim said he hoped voters would cast their votes in favour of “Islam and Shariah.”
12 February 2026, 10:50 AM