Category: South Asia

Mixed Turnout as Bangladesh Votes Mixed Turnout as Bangladesh Votes

Mixed Turnout as Bangladesh Votes

Polling for Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliamentary Election and accompanying referendum commenced at 7:30 a.m. today and will continue uninterrupted until 4:30 p.m. Across the country, senior leaders of participating political parties cast their ballots early in the morning, expressing optimism about victory and urging voters to exercise their democratic rights. However, early reports from various […]
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Attempted Ballot Theft at Polling Station After Cocktail Attack Voting Suspended Attempted Ballot Theft at Polling Station After Cocktail Attack, Voting Suspended

Attempted Ballot Theft at Polling Station After Cocktail Attack, Voting Suspended

Bhola, 12 February 2026 — Voting at Alinagar School and College polling station in Bhola Sadar Upazila was temporarily suspended today following an attempted attack involving a cocktail explosion. The incident occurred on the centre’s grounds around 12:15 p.m., causing panic among staff and voters. According to Md. Omar Faruk, the presiding officer of the […]
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Presiding Officer Withdrawn After Premature Result Signing

Presiding Officer Withdrawn After Premature Result Signing

In a controversial development at a polling station in Naogaon Sadar, a presiding officer was withdrawn from duty on Thursday, 12 February, after allegedly signing and sealing the ballot result sheet before the official counting of votes. The incident occurred around midday at Katkhair High School polling centre. According to election sources and eyewitness accounts, […]
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Three Detained for Poll Interference

Three Detained for Poll Interference

Three individuals have been detained in Faridpur-2 constituency on allegations of interfering with the electoral process and attempting to influence voters during polling in the ongoing National Parliament election. The arrests were made on Thursday afternoon from three separate polling centres in Saltha উপজেলা, following complaints of misconduct and violations of the electoral code of […]
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Near the polling station in Chandina a large cache of weapons was recovered Near the polling station in Chandina, a large cache of weapons was recovered

Near the polling station in Chandina, a large cache of weapons was recovered

Chandina, Comilla – 12 February 2026:In a serious security incident, the Bangladesh Army recovered a cache of locally made weapons near a polling station in Chandina, Comilla, on Thursday morning. The discovery was made adjacent to the Harong High School polling centre, located in Ward 2 of the Chandina Upazila headquarters, at approximately 11:00 am. […]
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First-Time Voters Voice Hopes for Country

First-Time Voters Voice Hopes for Country

As the nation approaches a pivotal general election, voters across Bangladesh are preparing to exercise their democratic rights. Among them are several first-time voters, who have expressed their expectations regarding the country’s future and leadership. Notable personalities Khairul Basar, Sunarah Binte Kamal, Jannatul Aishi, Sadia Ayman, Tasrif Khan, and Mahtim Shakib shared their views with […]
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The Udayan High School polling station in the capital was empty by noon The Udayan High School polling station in the capital was empty by noon

The Udayan High School polling station in the capital was empty by noon

Dhaka, 12 February 2026 — Despite the ongoing 13th National Parliamentary Election and concurrent referendum, Dhaka’s prominent Udayan High School polling station remained notably quiet by midday on Wednesday. Electoral officials reported a significant drop in voter turnout compared to the morning hours. The school, which hosts approximately 1,000 registered voters, saw only a handful […]
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Seven Electoral Officials Dismissed for Misconduct

Seven Electoral Officials Dismissed for Misconduct

In the lead-up to the 13th national parliamentary election, seven electoral officials across Sylhet, Lakshmipur, Khagrachhari, Sirajganj, and Faridpur have been removed from their posts for breaches of electoral discipline. According to police and local administrative sources, the principal allegations against the officials included absence from polling stations, meetings with political party leaders, and interference […]
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Nasiruddin Patwari trapped at the mouth of the cannon rescued by the army "Nasiruddin Patwari trapped at the mouth of the cannon, rescued by the army."

“Nasiruddin Patwari trapped at the mouth of the cannon, rescued by the army.”

During a visit to the Railway Colony High School polling station in Dhaka-8, Naseeruddin Patwary, candidate of the 11-party alliance and leader of the National Citizens’ Party (NCP), encountered a threatening situation that escalated into an attack. The incident occurred on Thursday, 12 February, at around 12:00 pm, when Patwary was addressing journalists at the […]
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