The Bangladesh general election of 2026 has concluded with vote counting underway, marking a significant moment in the country's political landscape. According to Geo World, early counts indicate a close race, with results expected to be clear by Friday. Al Jazeera reports that nearly 127 million eligible voters participated in this election, which is the first truly competitive one in 17 years, following a student-led uprising in 2024 that ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The election is primarily a contest between the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and a coalition led by Jamaat-e-Islami, as noted by BOL News. The Hindu highlights a violent incident where a BNP leader was killed in an attack by Jamaat leaders in Khulna-2, underscoring the tense atmosphere surrounding the election.
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Bangladesh 2026 General Election: BNP vs Jamaat Amid Tensions
Bangladesh's 2026 election sees close race between BNP and Jamaat coalition, with 47.9% turnout. First competitive poll in 17 years after Sheikh Hasina's ousting. Results expected by Friday.
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Updated 1 day agoPolling ends in Bangladesh for parliamentary election and referendum for constitutional changesFEB 12, 5:22 PMRead →Bangladesh polls LIVE: BNP leader killed in an attack by Jamaat leaders in Khulna-2FEB 12, 7:34 AMRead →Counutry wide security arrangement in place as Bangladesh starts voting for election and referendumFEB 12, 2:51 AMRead →
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Al Jazeera
Updated 1 day agoCounting begins as polls close in landmark Bangladesh electionFEB 12, 12:32 PMRead →Bangladesh election live results 2026: By the numbersFEB 12, 10:40 AMRead →Bangladesh election results live: Polls close in race between BNP, JamaatFEB 12, 10:35 AMRead →Voters flock to polling stations as Bangladesh holds landmark electionFEB 12, 10:18 AMRead →Key candidates cast their ballots in Bangladesh electionsFEB 12, 7:59 AMRead →Bangladesh goes to polls in crucial first election since deadly uprisingFEB 12, 7:36 AMRead →Bangladesh election 2026 live news: Polls to open amid heavy securityFEB 11, 11:30 PMRead →Will Thursday’s elections be a watershed moment for Bangladesh?FEB 11, 10:47 PMRead →
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