Voting in Bangladesh’s ongoing 13th National Parliament election and referendum will continue until 4:30 PM on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Those present inside polling centers by that time will be allowed to cast their votes. The polling began at 7:30 AM the same day. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs’ emergency coordination cell, incidents of unrest were reported in 486 polling centers across the country by 2 PM.

The coordination cell confirmed that 59 cases of fake voting and three incidents of ballot box snatching occurred nationwide. Polling agents were expelled from 14 centers, while clashes between supporters of different candidates took place in 135 locations. Additionally, six candidates were assaulted, voting was obstructed in 18 places, and four incidents of arson were recorded. Negligence by election officials was reported in 33 cases.

The ministry’s data reflect widespread irregularities and violence during the voting process, raising concerns about the overall election environment as polling continues through the afternoon.