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Last Updated:February 12, 2026, 10:43 IST
Bangladesh General Election 2026: The counting of votes is set to begin on Thursday afternoon, with early trends expected within a few hours of polling closing.
A woman votes inside a polling station during the national election in Dhaka, Bangladesh, February 12, 2026. REUTERS
Bangladesh General Election 2026: The polls are being held 18 months after the ouster of Sheikh Hasina in July 2024, following which an interim government led by Muhammad Yunus was formed.
As the voting is underway with as many as 127 million eligible voters, security has been heightened cross 299 constituencies. Notably, this is also the first time when Bangladesh is voting using an IT-based postal ballot system.
Drones, CCTV cameras, and body cameras have been set up to ensure smooth voting.
The race has largely narrowed to the Bangladesh ist Party (BNP) and its former ally Jamaat-e-Islami, which now heads an 11-party alliance. Opinion polls indicate the BNP is ahead, with its leader Tarique Rahman aiming for a political return after spending years in exile.
Bangladesh Election Results 2026: When And Where To Watch Live Counting
The counting of votes for the Bangladesh General Election 2026 is set to begin on Thursday afternoon, with early trends expected within a few hours of polling closing. The election comes 18 months after the political upheaval of July 2024 and has drawn regional and international attention.
As per the Election Commission’s schedule, vote counting will start at around 4:00 PM Bangladesh time (3:30 PM IST). Initial leads are likely to emerge by evening, while a clearer picture of the outcome is expected late at night. The final official results are likely to be announced by Friday morning, February 13.
Where To Watch Live?
Viewers in India and Bangladesh can follow the results through television, websites and online streaming platforms.
TV Channels: Major news broadcasters including CNN-News18, are airing continuous coverage, including counting trends and political reactions. You can also follow live updates at News18.com.
Online streaming: Live coverage is also available on the YouTube channels and websites of these networks.
Official results portal: The Bangladesh Election Commission’s website will publish constituency-wise figures and confirmed results as counting progress.
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February 12, 2026, 10:43 IST
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