In a dramatic development on the eve of the national polls, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has summoned an emergency press conference at midnight. The announcement, which came late on Wednesday, 11 February, has sent ripples through the political landscape as the nation stands mere hours away from the commencement of the 13th General Election.
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Urgent Deliberations in Gulshan
The briefing is scheduled to take place at 11:00 pm at the BNP’s dedicated election management office in the Gulshan district of the capital. Shairul Kabir Khan, a prominent member of the BNP’s media cell, confirmed the scheduling to various news outlets, though he remained tight-lipped regarding the specific agenda of the meeting.
Nazrul Islam Khan, a member of the BNP’s Standing Committee and the Chairman of the party’s Election Management Committee, is expected to preside over the briefing. Given his role in overseeing the party’s logistical and strategic operations for the polls, his late-night appearance suggests that the party has urgent concerns to address—likely regarding the security environment or reports of electoral irregularities surfacing from the provinces.
Press Conference Details: 11 February 2026
| Event Detail | Information |
| Host Organisation | Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) |
| Primary Speaker | Nazrul Islam Khan (Standing Committee Member) |
| Venue | Election Management Office, Gulshan, Dhaka |
| Scheduled Time | 23:00 (11:00 pm) |
| Context | Pre-election security and administrative concerns |
| Key Official | Shairul Kabir Khan (Media Cell Liaison) |
A Nation on Edge
The timing of this “emergency” briefing is particularly significant. Throughout Wednesday, reports have trickled in from various constituencies—including Jhenaidah, Sylhet, and Bogra—detailing allegations of unauthorised entry into polling stations, the seizure of blank result sheets, and the detention of political activists.
It is widely anticipated that the BNP leadership will use this platform to issue a final set of directives to their grassroots supporters and polling agents. Furthermore, the party may present evidence of what they term “election engineering” or administrative bias, following their recent criticisms of the Election Commission’s neutrality.
Potential Themes of the Briefing
Analysts suggest that Mr Khan may address the following critical points:
Security Alarms: Allegations of intimidation against opposition polling agents.
Administrative Neutrality: Demands for the immediate withdrawal of specific officials accused of partisan behaviour.
Voter Mobilisation: A final call to the “Silent Majority” and Gen Z voters to reach the polling centres early on Thursday morning.
As the clock ticks toward midnight, the eyes of the domestic and international press are fixed on Gulshan, awaiting what could be a defining statement before the ballots are cast.