'Now we wait': Millions vote as Bangladesh faces its most consequential election in years

12 February 2026

Analysis: Key Battleground Constituencies to Watch

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Out of 125 seats where at least 40,000 votes have been counted, our tally shows BNP and allied candidates leading in 83 constituencies. Jamaat and its allies are ahead in 36, while five independents are also in front.

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Curated by Nazmul Ahasan and Nusmila Lohani

22:46 BST February 12, 2026

BNP wins Tangail-7

Nusmila Lohani · Deputy Editor

BNP candidate Abul Kalam Azad Siddiki has 1,41,253 votes. His rival, Jamaat candidate Abdullah Talukder bagged 71,040, according to Prothom Alo. We could not independently verify this result.

22:30 BST February 12, 2026

BNP ahead, at this hour

Nusmila Lohani · Deputy Editor

79 seats with at least 60,000 votes in — BNP ahead in 52, Jamaat in 17, NCP in 1 and independent candidates in 4.

22:18 BST February 12, 2026

Tarique Rahman sweeps Bogura-6

Nusmila Lohani · Deputy Editor

BNP candidate Tarique Rahman has 59,034 votes with Jamaat candidate Md. Abidur Rahman bagging 26,465 votes.

'Now we wait': Millions vote as Bangladesh faces its most consequential election in years

12 February 2026

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