The contest pits two coalitions led by former allies, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the Islamist Jamaat‑e‑Islami.

The contest pits two coalitions led by former allies, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the Islamist Jamaat‑e‑Islami.

DHAKA: Counting began in Bangladesh's pivotal national election on Thursday (Feb 12) after tens of millions of people voted for a new government following the 2024 ouster of long-time premier Sheik

Dhaka, Feb 12: Bangladesh began voting on Thursday in its 13th parliamentary elections, with top leaders of the rival Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Jamaat-e-Islami and interim chief Muhammad Yunus casting their ballots early as polling opened nationwide. The elections — the first since the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in mass protests in August […]

According to the report, additional law enforcement personnel will be deployed at the identified centres to ensure security. The Election Commission has implemented special measures for these polling stations, including enhanced security.

Bangladesh Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Voting took place in 299 constituencies (one seat postponed). Preliminary trends suggest a lead for the BNP, while the Jamaat-e-Islami is trailing behind.