National Election 2026

00 Days

00 Hours

00 Mins

00 Secs

12,76,95,183

Total voters

6,48,14,907

Male voters

6,28,79,042

Female voters

1,234

Hijra voters

299

Seats

51

Parties

2034

Total candidates

Find Your Candidate

6 hurt in BNP-Jamaat clash: Local leader’s ‘eye gouged out’, says BNP Bogura-4 candidate

1 hour(s) ago National Election 2026

Mother of victim died after learning of son’s eye injury, he says

EC ‘satisfied’ with law and order ahead of Feb 12 polls

4 hour(s) ago National Election 2026

Nearly 300 cases filed for code violations

Manjurul Ahsan Munshi threatening voters viral video

'I'll burn every house': Video shows disqualified BNP candidate threatening voters

4 hour(s) ago National Election 2026

Yunus warns against election violence in Bangladesh

Yunus issues firm warning on poll violence, assures prompt transfer of power

6 hour(s) ago National Election 2026

prisoner voting in Bangladesh election 2026

5,067 inmates cast votes in historic first for Bangladesh

7 hour(s) ago National Election 2026

Security tightened in and around Rohingya camps ahead of election

8 hour(s) ago National Election 2026

Don't see much possibility of election engineering this time: Fakhrul

9 hour(s) ago National Election 2026

Around 24,000 polling centres identified as high or medium-risk: IGP

10 February 2026, 13:38 PM National Election 2026

SC to hear Nahid’s petition against Qayyum’s candidacy after election

10 February 2026, 12:05 PM National Election 2026

Lawyer hands out cash during Jamaat campaign in city

10 February 2026, 01:33 AM National Election 2026

Those intending to steal votes will have one destination - hospital: Sarjis

10 February 2026, 00:44 AM National Election 2026

EASD survey says BNP-led alliance could win 208 seats; IILD says Jamaat-led alliance may win 105

10 February 2026, 00:16 AM National Election 2026

What you need to know

So, how do you vote?

6 February 2026, 19:17 PM Tech & Startup

Explainer / Mistakes that can invalidate your vote: What first-time voters must know

5 February 2026, 18:51 PM What you need to know

Explainer / Bangladesh Referendum: What is the July charter?

9 February 2026, 16:33 PM National Election 2026

Explainer / Referendum: Understanding the ‘yes’ vote

5 February 2026, 21:02 PM What you need to know

Postal ballots of 144,860 Bangladeshis living abroad reach country

Explainer / How postal ballots will be counted in the Feb 12 election

25 January 2026, 15:13 PM National Election 2026

On the campaign trail

Rangpur-4 constituency / Farmers’ rights, Pragati’s key focus

9 February 2026, 00:00 AM National Election 2026

From doorsteps to courtyards: Rita Rahman’s call for women’s awakening in Rangpur-3

4 February 2026, 14:58 PM National Election 2026

A day on the campaign trail with Nabila Tasnid

2 February 2026, 00:00 AM National Election 2026

A walk through Dhaka-9 with Tasnim Jara

1 February 2026, 04:38 AM National Election 2026

February 12 Election / Asma’s quiet presence on Ctg’s busy roads

30 January 2026, 00:00 AM National Election 2026

Opinion and Analysis

File visual: Shaikh Sultana Jahan Badhon

The political coming-of-age of a generation

9 February 2026, 15:45 PM Views

For most of our lives, democracy existed as a concept we memorised rather than experienced.

A coherent political vision is key to empowering local government

10 February 2026, 00:00 AM Views

While the central government is supposed to frame policies, the local government bodies are tasked with implementing development programmes and delivering services to the people under their respective jurisdictions.

Guard the ballot: February 12 vote must not be stolen

10 February 2026, 00:00 AM Views

Our coasts demand more than recycled political pledges

9 February 2026, 23:43 PM Views

Can election manifestos deliver on economic pledges?

10 February 2026, 00:00 AM MACRO MIRROR

Will this election pass the minority protection test?

9 February 2026, 00:11 AM A Closer Look

Women voters are not undecided – they are unconvinced

9 February 2026, 00:14 AM Views

Interview with Michael Kugelman / ‘The US will work with whoever forms the next government’

9 February 2026, 00:19 AM Interviews

Eight reasons that explain the rise of Jamaat-e-Islami

8 February 2026, 02:00 AM Views

I can manage myself just fine, thanks.

7 February 2026, 01:16 AM Views

Poll Environment

WhatsApp Image 2026-02-03 at 10.22.15.jpeg

97% of polling centres in Gopalganj deemed ‘at risk’

3 February 2026, 14:03 PM

Postal BD app has no connection to voting process: EC

3 February 2026, 14:00 PM

Pre-election violence ongoing but not increasing: Jahangir

3 February 2026, 12:56 PM

Over a quarter of Barishal polling centres hard to reach

3 February 2026, 01:11 AM

Reform gains, security gaps: Crisis Group evaluates interim govt ahead of polls

2 February 2026, 22:19 PM

Election rush lifts domestic air travel

3 February 2026, 00:00 AM

72 Narayanganj jail inmates to cast votes via postal ballots

2 February 2026, 20:34 PM

Six candidates seek police protection, firearm permits ahead of polls

2 February 2026, 20:26 PM

NCP alleges violence and administrative bias to EC

2 February 2026, 17:52 PM

Home adviser confident of peaceful election with enhanced security

2 February 2026, 17:26 PM

DMP launches special hotlines for election-related complaints

2 February 2026, 13:54 PM

10 Days to Vote / Parties hunting voter NIDs, phone numbers in slums

2 February 2026, 04:40 AM

13 constituencies ‘highly risky’

2 February 2026, 04:36 AM

Police have identified 13 constituencies across nine districts as “high risk” ahead of the February 12 national election, after analysing political violence since the announcement of the polls schedule on December 11.

Violence flares in three constituencies ahead of polls

2 February 2026, 02:42 AM

Three injured as rival BNP factions clash in Patuakhali‑3

Feb 12 voter turnout may surpass 1991 polls: Touhid

2 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Voter turnout for the February 12 election may surpass 55 percent, the turnout rate for the 1991 elections, said Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain.

Former Chhatra Dal leader’s car shot at after election campaign in Araihazar

1 February 2026, 21:15 PM

Attack leaves vehicle damaged; police launch probe

Voter turnout likely to exceed 55%: Foreign adviser

1 February 2026, 17:22 PM

Predicts higher participation than the 1991 election

JP withdraws from race, backs Rumeen

The Jatiya Party (JP) has extended its support to independent candidate Rumeen Farhana in the Brahmanbaria-2 constituency for the 13th national parliamentary election.

1 hour(s) ago

A prodigal comeback may face tough contest

Kona and Jannat were strolling through the Banani DNCC Market when they suddenly found themselves in the middle of an election campaign procession.

1 hour(s) ago

6 hurt in BNP-Jamaat clash: Local leader’s ‘eye gouged out’, says BNP Bogura-4 candidate

Mother of victim died after learning of son’s eye injury, he says

1 hour(s) ago

72-hour ban on motorcycle movement starts from 12:01am Feb 11

Emergency and special services exempted from restrictions

3 hour(s) ago

EC ‘satisfied’ with law and order ahead of Feb 12 polls

Nearly 300 cases filed for code violations

4 hour(s) ago

'I'll burn every house': Video shows disqualified BNP candidate threatening voters

Manjurul Ahsan Munshi denies threats, says remarks taken out of context

4 hour(s) ago

Yunus issues firm warning on poll violence, assures prompt transfer of power

Chief adviser urges restraint, calls election a future-defining national moment

6 hour(s) ago

5,067 inmates cast votes in historic first for Bangladesh

Prisoners exercise franchise through postal ballots

7 hour(s) ago

Security tightened in and around Rohingya camps ahead of election

Army deploys extra troops, ramps up patrols and checkpoints

8 hour(s) ago

Don't see much possibility of election engineering this time: Fakhrul

BNP’s only expectation is democratic restoration, he says

9 hour(s) ago

EU election observers meet Jamaat chief ahead of national polls

Chief Observer Ivars Ijabs leads 15-member delegation; talks focus on credible election and democratic institutions

10 hour(s) ago

Around 24,000 polling centres identified as high or medium-risk: IGP

Says three-tier security deployment planned for polling centres

10 February 2026, 13:38 PM

'Flood' of disinformation, mostly from India, ahead of Bangladesh election

Much of that centres around claims of attacks against Bangladesh's minorities -- around 10 percent of Bangladesh's population is non-Muslim, most of them Hindu.

10 February 2026, 13:27 PM

Election rush grips highways as thousands leave Dhaka to vote

Workers head home as factories shut and holiday begins ahead of polls

10 February 2026, 13:26 PM

Arson attacks target five educational institutions, including four polling centres

Investigation launched to identify perpetrators

10 February 2026, 12:55 PM

Campaigning ends as nation prepares for February 12 polls

Candidates visited constituencies far and wide to reach voters during 19-day campaign

10 February 2026, 12:18 PM

Supreme Court hearing on teacher appointment

SC to hear Nahid’s petition against Qayyum’s candidacy after election

Nahid alleges Qayyum holds citizenship of Republic of Vanuatu

10 February 2026, 12:05 PM

EU observers see ‘positive, hopeful’ climate ahead of February 12 polls

Chief observer says authorities appear in control as mission deploys 200-plus monitors nationwide

10 February 2026, 11:27 AM

Disinformation swarms social media

Pro-Jamaat pages far ahead in count, engagement; BNP, AL trail

10 February 2026, 09:30 AM

Parties outline visions in televised speech

Political parties yesterday outlined their visions for governance, reform, and citizen welfare, among other issues, in addresses to the nation on state television, a day before the polls.

10 February 2026, 04:40 AM