As Bangladesh’s February 12 election approaches, citizens are travelling home to cast ballots, many say they were previously unable to exercise. First-time voters describe the polls as a chance for change after years of political turbulence.

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Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari extended best wishes to Bangladeshi voters, expressing hope for a peaceful election that reinforces democratic stability. Follow live updates here: bit.ly/4txRYQV

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Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus cast his vote at a polling station in Gulshan locality of capital Dhaka at around 10:25 am local time. The security was on high alert around the area. Follow live updates here: bit.ly/4txRYQV

Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader Tarique Rehman casts his vote in Dhaka on Feb. 12, 2026. Photo credits: Monzur Morsed Ricky Follow live updates here: bit.ly/4txRYQV

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‘Big Day for Democracy’ - EU Election Observation Mission chief Ivars Ijabs called Thursday’s vote a milestone for Bangladesh’s democracy, expressing hopes for a participatory and credible election. Approximately 200 EU observers, including 90 short-term monitors across all 64

Bangladesh interim leader Muhammad Yunus arrived to cast his vote in the country’s landmark national elections. Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami leader Shafiqur Rahman and BNP chief Tarique Rahman also cast their ballots in Dhaka.

US Assistant Secretary of State S Paul Kapur told a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee that Pakistan remains an important regional partner for the United States, highlighting expanding economic engagement, cooperation on critical minerals, and ongoing security and

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After casting his vote, Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus described the polling day as a “day of freedom,” calling it the beginning of “a new chapter” for the country.

Midday Update | Bangladesh’s Election Commission reports voter turnout at 32.88% by noon in the 13th parliamentary election. Polling continues across more than 42,000 stations, with isolated disturbances reported but no suspensions or fatalities, officials say. Follow live

Old Dhaka wears festive look on polling day. Pakistan TV Digital’s Ayesha Mir reports from a polling station in old Dhaka, where election officials expect around 3,000 votes.