BNP’s Aminul leads by 14 votes in Dhaka‑16 after four centres report
Election officials said the results indicate a highly competitive race in the constituency, with the final outcome expected to depend on remaining polling centres
BNP candidate Aminul Huq has taken a narrow lead in the Dhaka–16 constituency after results from four polling centres were counted, showing a closely fought contest between BNP and Jamaat.
According to unofficial results from three polling centres at Kalshi Islamia School, Aminul secured a total of 1,481 votes, while Jamaat candidate Colonel Abdul Baten received 1,461 votes, giving Aminul a lead of 20 votes at the venue.
However, results from Abu Taleb High School (Polling Centre No 39 – Male) shifted the margin slightly, with Colonel Abdul Baten securing 663 votes against Aminul's 657, reducing the gap by six votes.
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With the inclusion of all four centres, Aminul now leads by a slim margin of 14 votes overall.
Election officials said the results indicate a highly competitive race in the constituency, with the final outcome expected to depend on remaining polling centres.
