Bangladesh’s long-awaited 13th National Parliamentary Election and a national referendum concluded on Thursday, February 12, 2026, with voting held from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. across 42,958 polling centers in 299 constituencies. Except for a few isolated incidents, the process was largely peaceful. Vote counting was set to begin shortly after polls closed. The Sherpur-3 constituency’s election was postponed due to the death of a Jamaat-e-Islami candidate. The election is expected to establish a new elected government, marking what officials described as a key step in the country’s democratic transition.
A total of 51 out of 59 registered political parties participated, with the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami emerging as the main contenders. The Awami League was barred from participation due to a government ban. The day also featured a referendum on constitutional reforms, where voters cast separate ballots for parliamentary and referendum votes. The Election Commission deployed 100,000 army personnel and 900,000 law enforcement officers to maintain order.
Authorities reported a festive mood nationwide, with many citizens traveling home to vote. Nearly 40 million young voters participated, and digital campaigning through social media platforms marked a new phase in Bangladesh’s electoral process.
স্টাফ রিপোর্টার প্রকাশ : ১২ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২৬, ১৬: ৩০ স্টাফ রিপোর্টার কিছু বিচ্ছিন্ন ঘটনা ছাড়া মোটামোটি শান্তিপূর্ণভাবেই শেষ হলো বহুল প্রত্যাশিত ত্রয়োদশ জাতীয় সংসদ নির্বাচন ও গণভোট। কিছুক্ষণের মধ্যে শুরু হবে ভোট গণনা। এর আগে আজ বৃহস্পতিবার (১২ ফেব্রুয়
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