Voters turned out in large numbers at polling centers across Dhaka University on Thursday morning as voting began for the 13th National Parliament Election and referendum. From 8 a.m., voters were seen standing in orderly lines to cast their ballots in a peaceful atmosphere. A total of ten polling centers were set up across the campus, including at the ULAB School near Mohsin Hall, the Faculty of Fine Arts, Curzon Hall, Udayan School, and the Annex Building.

Voters expressed satisfaction with the security arrangements, noting the presence of law enforcement officers maintaining order outside each center. Many described the environment as calm and well-organized. Dhaka University Chhatra Dal’s senior joint secretary Nasiruddin Shawon cast his vote early at the Annex Building center, expressing happiness at being able to vote after a long time and hoping for a fair and peaceful election day.

Several voters, including young and female participants, described the day as festive and democratic, highlighting their renewed confidence in the voting process after years without such participation.