Bangladesh General Election 2026 | Comprehensive Information Portal
February 12, 2026

Bangladesh Decides
Its Future

The 13th General Election is approaching. Explore complete details on alliances, 1,842 candidates, and voting centers across 300 constituencies.

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127.6M
Registered Voters
300
Parliament Seats
42
Registered Parties
1,842
Total Candidates
Coalition Breakdown

Major Alliances (Jot)

Detailed breakdown of seat distribution and leadership for the 2026 General Election.

BNP & Allies

300 Seats
Leader: Tarique Rahman
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) 288
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam 4
Gono Odhikar Parishad (Nur) 1
Ganosamhati Andolan (Saki) 1
Bangladesh Jatiya Party (Andaleeve) 1
Nationalist Democratic Movement (NDM) 1
Revolutionary Workers Party 1
Nagorik Oikya (Manna) 1
National People's Party (NPP) 1
Islami Oikya Jote 1

Jamaat-e-Islami Allies with 10

299 Seats
Leader: Shafiqur Rahman
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami 215
National Citizen Party (NCP) 30
Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis 23
Khelafat Majlis 10
Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) 7
Amar Bangladesh Party (AB Party) 3
Bangladesh Khilafat Andolan 3
Nizam-e-Islam Party 2
Bangladesh Development Party 2
Jatiya Ganotantrik Party (JAGPA) 1
Bangladesh Labour Party 3

Other Parties

Various
Independent Contests
Awami League (SUSPENDED) 0
Jatiya Party (Ershad) - GM Quader ~150
Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB) 298
Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) Left Alliance
Zaker Party 210
Independent Candidates ~200
Your Voice Matters

Public Opinion Survey

Share your voice! Which alliance do you think has the best manifesto for 2026?

BNP & Allies
Jamaat-e-Islami & Allies
Others / Independent

Live Community Results

Total Votes: 14,205

BNP & Allies 45%
Like-Minded 10 35%
Others 20%
Official Schedule

Election Roadmap

Key dates and milestones announced by the Election Commission.

January 2, 2026

Schedule Announcement

Chief Election Commissioner announces the official schedule via live broadcast.

January 20, 2026

Nomination Submission

Deadline for candidates to submit nomination papers to Returning Officers.

January 22-25, 2026

Scrutiny Period

Verification of nomination papers and eligibility checks.

February 1, 2026

Symbol Allocation

Final list of candidates published and symbols allocated. Campaigning begins.

February 12, 2026

Voting Day

Polling stations open from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM nationwide.

Voter Information & FAQ

Everything you need to know before going to the polling center.

What documents do I need to vote?
You must bring your National ID (NID) card. If you do not have your Smart NID card yet, the laminated temporary NID slip is also accepted. Biometric verification will be done at the center.
How do I find my polling center?
You can check your polling center by sending an SMS: PC [Space] NID Number to 105. Alternatively, use the search tool on this website or the official "NID Wallet" app.
Can expatriates vote from abroad?
Yes, for the first time in 2026, a postal ballot system has been introduced for registered expatriate voters in selected countries (UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia). Please check with your local embassy for deadlines.
What are the polling hours?
Polling centers will open promptly at 8:00 AM and close at 4:00 PM. If you are standing in line within the center boundary before 4:00 PM, you will be allowed to cast your vote.