Official campaigning for Bangladesh’s upcoming parliamentary election and national referendum concluded at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in accordance with electoral rules prohibiting campaigning within 48 hours of voting. The final day of campaigning on Monday saw large rallies and processions across the country, with major political leaders including BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman and Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman addressing multiple gatherings in Dhaka and other regions. Voting will take place on Thursday, February 12, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. across 299 constituencies.

According to the Election Commission, 127.7 million voters are eligible to cast ballots, including 64.8 million men, 62.8 million women, and 1,220 third-gender voters. A total of 51 political parties and 2,033 candidates, including 275 independents, are contesting. The BNP fielded the highest number of candidates at 291. Around 800,000 officials and 900,000 security personnel will be deployed, alongside 35,000 domestic and 350 international observers.

The Election Commission has already distributed all necessary materials to returning officers nationwide. The Sherpur-3 constituency election was canceled following a candidate’s death, with a new schedule to be announced later.