Sheikh Hasina Alleges Irregularities, BNP Calls for Fair Counting Amid Low Turnout Claims

Bangladesh Election 2026: from bangladesh parliamentary elections 2026 The political turmoil regarding this has intensified. Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina termed the election process as a ‘planned joke’ and described it as an election rejected by the public. In a statement issued on the official Democratic values ​​have been ignored in this.

Sheikh Hasina It alleged that several irregularities took place before and on the day of voting, including capture of polling stations, firing, vote buying and forced stamping of ballot papers. He claimed that voters did not reach many centers till the morning of 12 February and till 11 am the voting percentage was only about 14.96%. According to him, low turnout is an indication that the public did not accept the elections held without Awami League.

What did Awami League allege?

Awami League also alleged that before the elections, party supporters and minority communities were intimidated and many people were arrested. The party has demanded cancellation of the elections, resignation of Mohammad Yunus, release of political prisoners and fresh elections under a neutral caretaker government.

What did BNP say?

On the other hand, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) alleged that before voting, an ‘identified political party’ tried to spread fear among voters through social media. BNP leader Mahdi Amin said in the press conference that his party is confident of its victory and a fair announcement of the results should be ensured. He appealed to the workers to remain present at the polling stations till the counting of votes is completed.

Four people were detained

Meanwhile, a clash took place between BNP and Jamaat workers near a polling booth in Ghazipur-4 seat. The Army and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained four people, who were later sentenced by the court to two years each and also fined them.

Security tightened around polling stations

After the end of voting, security has been tightened around polling stations across the country. Police, army and other security forces are deployed to maintain law and order. As soon as the counting of votes started, the supporters were removed from around the centers so that the result process could be completed peacefully. Now the entire country is keeping an eye on what picture the final results will present and whether this election will be able to reduce the political instability of Bangladesh.