National polls

National polls

Army disperses crowd as Nasiruddin Patwary is obstructed in polling station on 12 February 2026. Photo: Screengrab

Dhaka-8: Army intervenes after NCP's Patwary called 'Bhua, Bhua' at polling centre

Several BNP-backed voters alleged that Patwary entered the centre with 100 to 150 outsiders 

Political activists of different candidates help ballot casters with information at voter facilitation booths in Dhaka's Dilu Road. Photo: TBS

Reporter's account: No fights, no fear – low turnout but high spirits at Dhaka-12 centres

A youth shows off her ink-stained finger outside a polling centre in Dhaka's Kalyanpur, as her companion takes a photo. Photo: TBS

Selfies and ink: Youth enthusiasm lights up Dhaka polling centres

National Citizen Party (NCP) leader and candidate for Dhaka-18 Ariful Islam Adib speaks to reporters after visiting the Uttara High School polling centre Thursday morning. Photo: TBS

NCP candidate alleges BNP polling agents wearing party cards inside booths in Dhaka-18

Voters form long queues at a polling centre in Rajshahi to cast their ballots for the 13th National Parliament Election and referendum on 12 February 2026. Photo: TBS

Rajshahi records 70–72% voter turnout across six constituencies

Representational map of Faridpur district. Photo: BSS

Jamaat candidate's late-night polling station entry stirs tension in Faridpur-1, presiding officer withdrawn

Law enforcement at a security checkpoint in Dhaka on Wednesday. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

How law enforcement will be deployed at polling centres

Rickshaw pullers await passengers at Mirpur 10 roundabout on Wednesday. Photo: TBS

Festive mood sweeps Dhaka streets ahead of polls tomorrow

Deserted streets at Dhaka's Bijoy Sarani on Wednesday. The upcoming election and public holiday have left the city’s major thoroughfares largely empty, with only a few private vehicles and scarce public transport in sight. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

Dhaka streets largely empty amid tight security as people leave city to vote

Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB) Ameer Mufti Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim. Photo: BSS

Past rulers disgraced nation five times through corruption: Charmonai Pir

Logo of Editors' Council. Photo: Collected

Editors’ Council demands protection for journalists during national polls

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today spoke at an election path rally in Thakurgaon. 29 January 2026. Photo: BSS

Mirza Fakhrul urges voters to back 'sheaf of paddy' in polls

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman addresses a public rally in Kushtia on Monday (26 January). Photo: TBS

Women won't be locked inside home, will ensure safe society, workplaces: Shafiqur