Which party controls the 'spiritual capital' of Bangladeshi politics?

13 February, 2026, 10:55 pm

Last modified: 13 February, 2026, 10:59 pm

Which party controls the 'spiritual capital' of Bangladeshi politics?

13 February, 2026, 10:55 pm

Last modified: 13 February, 2026, 10:59 pm

Of the four districts of Sylhet division, Sylhet district has the highest number of seats and Moulvibazar and Habiganj have the lowest number of seats. Voting was completed on February 12 in a fiercely contested election for a total of 19 seats.

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