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
10 jailed over manipulating ballots, creating unrest in 6 districts
Three electoral officials withdrawn
12 February 2026, 17:31 PM
EC yet to receive turnout data from 6,620 centres
Secretary says after voting ends
12 February 2026, 17:27 PM
11-party alliance alleges widespread poll irregularities
Delegation submits complaint to EC
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
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
‘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