The crucial national vote is the first since a mass uprising ended 15-year rule of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Bangladesh Parliament Election Voting, Voter Count Live for Dhaka, Chattogram, Khulna, Rangpur, Barishal Polling Live:

Bangladesh Election 2026 Voting Live Updates: Bangladeshi is voting today in a crucial national election, the first since the July 2024 uprising that ended former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's 15 years of iron-fisted rule.

Polling is taking place in 299 constituencies (one seat postponed). Preliminary trends may appear by late night, with final results expected by February 13 afternoon, according to the Election Commission.

The security has been heightened across Bangladesh for Thursday's polling, with the officials deploying around 9 lakh security personnel, including many teams of army, to maintain law and order in the entire country.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party emerged as the front-runner, positioning Tarique Rahman as the leading candidate for next Prime Minister.

People in Bangladesh casting ballots to elect new government for first time since 2024 uprising, which ended 15-year rule of Awami League party - Anadolu Ajansı

DHAKA, Feb 10 () - Bangladesh’s February 12 vote is a direct contest between two coalitions, with the lead parties competing for the ​largest share of seats. Below are details about the opposing