Bangladesh election 2026: What happens, when, and what’s at stake?

Al Jazeera Political StrategyNews ReportEN 7 min read 100% complete by Sarah ShamimFebruary 11, 2026 at 06:10 AM

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Bangladesh is holding parliamentary elections on Thursday, February 12, 2026, the first since the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Over 127 million registered voters will cast ballots in 300 constituencies across 64 districts. This election marks the first time postal voting is allowed, benefiting approximately 15 million overseas workers. Alliances led by the BNP and the Jamaat are competing for seats in the Jatiyo Shangsad, Bangladesh's unicameral legislature. The party that wins at least 151 seats will form the government. The election follows widespread student-led protests in 2024 and a subsequent crackdown that resulted in numerous deaths.

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The party which wins 151 seats forms a government without the need for a coalition.

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This is the first time postal voting has been facilitated, benefitting about 15 million overseas workers.

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There are 127,711,793 registered voters, aged 18 and above.

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Polls will open at 7:30am (01:30 GMT) on February 12 and close at 4:30pm (10:30 GMT).

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Voters in Bangladesh will head to the polls on Thursday for parliamentary elections.

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Key Entities & Roles

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Dhaka 50% Tarique Rahman 60% Jamaat-e-Islami 70% Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) ×280% Sheikh Hasina 85% Bangladesh ×795%

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bangladesh election 100% parliamentary elections 80% voting system 70% political parties 60% postal voting 50% sheikh hasina 50% fptp 40% jatiyo shangsad 40%

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Bangladesh

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