National election 2026

Gono Odhikar Parishad candidate boycotts poll in Cumilla-4

Md A Jasim Uddin claims administration ignored complaints of irregularities
12 February 2026, 18:41 PM

Yunus hails ‘most peaceful and festive’ election as voting ends

Chief adviser thanks voters, EC, security forces
12 February 2026, 18:16 PM

'Your vote has already been cast': A Dhaka-13 voter's shock at the polls

A personal account highlights alleged irregularities and the limited remedy
12 February 2026, 17:59 PM

How votes are counted in a national election

From sealing ballot boxes to gazette notification, a step-by-step guide to what happens after polling ends
12 February 2026, 17:33 PM
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12 February 2026, 16:43 PM

Rival candidates share laughs, delight voters at Narsingdi-1 polling centre

BNP, Gonoodhikar and independent candidates seen exchanging banter in rare show of camaraderie
12 February 2026, 16:11 PM

Jamaat ameer alleges fake voting attempts across the country

Shafiqur urges voters to guard polling centres, calls for stricter action by administration
12 February 2026, 16:02 PM

Tarique calls for timely results amid reports of 'irregularities'

‘If election is free and fair, we will accept results,’ he says
12 February 2026, 15:28 PM

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
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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

‘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

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

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