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‘If the vote is impartial, we will accept it; others must too’
10:54 AM, 12 Feb 2026 ThursdayBangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami amir Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Thursday expressed hope that the election would be peaceful, fair, free from violence and occupation, and acceptable to all.
Bangladesh polls to send massive signal to world: Commonwealth
10:38 AM, 12 Feb 2026 ThursdayChairperson of the Commonwealth Observer Group Nana Akufo-Addo on Thursday, February 12, expressed satisfaction over the smooth beginning of vote casting at Viqarunnisa Noon School and College and hoped that this trend would continue throughout the day.
Tarique Rahman casts vote under tight security
10:31 AM, 12 Feb 2026 ThursdayBNP Chairman Tarique Rahman cast his vote under tight security on Thursday morning, accompanied by his wife Zubaida Rahman and daughter Zayma Rahman.
Mufti Faizul fears rigging until election results announced
10:00 AM, 12 Feb 2026 ThursdayMufti Syed Muhammad Faizul Karim, senior Nayeb-e-Amir of Islami Andolan Bangladesh and the party’s candidate, said the election environment remains normal so far.
Will accept whatever result comes: Mamunul Haque
09:56 AM, 12 Feb 2026 ThursdayJamaat-led 11-party alliance candidate and Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish Amir Maulana Mamunul Haque has said he will accept regardless of the results, if no untoward incident occurs.
Jamaat amir, secy gen cast votes
09:15 AM, 12 Feb 2026 ThursdayThe Amir of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, and Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar cast their votes in the 13th national parliamentary elections and referendum on Thursday (February 12).
Nahid says free, fair polls matter more than win or loss
09:03 AM, 12 Feb 2026 ThursdayJamaat-led alliance candidate and National Citizen Party convener Nahid Islam on Thursday, February 12, said ensuring a free and fair election is more important than electoral victory or defeat, stressing that the real test.
EU Chief Observer calls twin polls a big day for Bangladesh democracy
08:42 AM, 12 Feb 2026 ThursdayChief Observer of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Bangladesh Ivars Ijabs on Thursday, February 12, said it is really a big day for Bangladesh’s democracy as they began observing the country’s twin elections – national election and referendum – across the country.
‘Journey of democracy begins,’ says Fakhrul after voting
08:39 AM, 12 Feb 2026 ThursdayBangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir cast his vote at the Thakurgaon Government Girls’ High School polling center on Thursday (12 February) around 8:00 am, saying “Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim.” He is contesting the Thakurgaon-1 constituency.
‘I cast my vote after nearly 17 years,’ voter expresses joy
08:20 AM, 12 Feb 2026 Thursday“I cast my vote after 17 years. I came early and stood first in the queue. It feels different. This joy cannot be expressed in words,” said Shahid Mia, who came to vote at the Maleka Banu Ideal School polling centre near Abdullahpur Bus Stand in Uttara under the Dhaka-18 constituency.
2 election officers held at Jamaat leader's home
08:11 AM, 12 Feb 2026 ThursdayAn assistant presiding officer and a polling officer were detained at the home of a local leader of Jamaat-e-Islami in Lakshmipur on Wednesday night, February 11, who went there for reportedly having food.
Voting underway in 13th national polls, referendum
07:31 AM, 12 Feb 2026 ThursdayVoting in the 13th national parliamentary elections and the referendum is underway across the country. Balloting started simultaneously at 7:30 am on Thursday in 299 out of 300 parliamentary constituencies and will continue until 4:30 pm without any break. However, voting in Sherpur-3 has been cancelled by the Election Commission (EC) following the death of a candidate.