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

12 February 2026

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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.

Curated by Nazmul Ahasan and Nusmila Lohani

22:10 BST February 12, 2026

Nusmila Lohani · Deputy Editor

BNP candidate Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has 24,058 votes with Jamaat candidate Maulana Habibur Rahman with almost 50% less votes (at 13,754 votes).

22:07 BST February 12, 2026

Nusmila Lohani · Deputy Editor

BNP candidate Asadul Habib Dulu is ahead with 16,983 votes followed by Jamaat candidate Mohammad Abu Taher with 7,741 votes.

22:01 BST February 12, 2026

Nusmila Lohani · Deputy Editor

BNP candidate Shajahan Chowdhury leads with 44,848 votes closely followed by Jamaat candidate Nur Ahmad Anwari with 44,666 votes.

12 February 2026

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