With just one day left before Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary election and referendum, Gopalganj district remains calm and free of violence despite early concerns. The election will be held nationwide on Thursday morning. Local authorities, including the district returning officer and law enforcement agencies, have held meetings with candidates to ensure order. So far, no untoward incidents have been reported since campaigning began on January 22, and officials expect a fair and peaceful vote if the situation remains stable.

The district administration has implemented extensive security measures, recalling past unrest from July 2025. Around 1,400 police officers, along with army and RAB personnel, will be deployed, and all polling centers will have CCTV and body cameras. Gopalganj has 1.092 million registered voters across 397 polling centers, of which 385 are marked as vulnerable. Thirty candidates from multiple parties, including BNP, the 11-party alliance, and independent contenders, are competing across three constituencies.

Despite the calm, uncertainty persists over voter turnout as some banned local leaders have urged boycotts on social media, creating unease among residents.