General Daily Insight for February 12, 2026 Progress might require a roundabout path at present. Taurus April 20 – May 20 Keeping your choices simple may be important today. Gemini May 21 – June 20 Making contact with reality could bring the clarity you currently need. Leo July 23 – August 22 Your care for your nearest and dearest could currently compete with the quiet your spirit craves. Virgo August 23 – September 22 Letting your longing to optimize everything rest might be a wise move at the moment.

NCP spokesperson Asif Mahmud Sajeeb Bhuiyan spoke to journalists after voting at the center of the 13th National Parliament Election and Referendum at the capitat today. Photo : BSSDHAKA, Feb 12, 2026 (BSS) - National Citizen Party (NCP) Spokesperson and Chairman of its Election Steering Committee Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan todaysaid voting in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad election and referendum is progressing peacefully across the country despite attempts to create panic last night. "Except for a few isolatedincidents at several centres, voting is going on smoothly everywhere," he added. Asif Mahmud said he had been a voter in the last two national elections but could not cast his ballot. Expressing dissatisfaction over the role of law enforcement agencies, Asif Mahmud claimed that polling agents of his party's candidates were attacked insome areas.

Photo : CollectedCHATTOGRAM, Feb 12, 2026 (BSS) - Celebrity cricketer Tamim Iqbal cast his vote for the first time today at Regional Public Administration Training Center (RPATC) in the port city at around 11 a.m“For the first time I have cast my vote today,” said cricketer Tamim Iqbal after coming out of the polling centre in the city’s Askardighi Par area. Tamim, once a recognized dashing batsman of Bangladesh National Cricket team, was accompanied by his elder brother and also former national team member Nafis Iqbal. Describing his experience at the polling centre, Tamim Iqbal said a festive and peaceful atmosphere prevailed in the centre. And he was very happy to see enthusiasm among people. Enthusiastic crowds who gathered outside the polling station were seen welcoming the star cricketer.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman today spoke at a press briefing today. Jamaat Ameer said all candidates and supporters not to take the law into their own hands if any irregularities occur. Shafiqur Rahman said that although some polling centres were reportedly occupied temporarily, they were later reopened following intervention by the army. Dr. Rahman observed that no election in history had been '100 percent flawless' and said he did not claim this one would be either. Jamaat Ameer said after the end of voting, only authorised government officials and approved agents of candidates be allowed inside the centres.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus made remarks after casting his vote at the Gulshan Model School and College polling centre today. Let’s celebrate the birthday of Bangladesh today. The Chief Adviser made the remarks after casting his vote at the Gulshan Model School and College polling centre here this morning. Noting that the transformation would be ensured further through the referendum, he said, “Casting vote for candidates is very important. He called upon everyone to participate in the referendum to build a new Bangladesh.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus casts vote in Dhaka parliamentary election. Photo : CA's Press WingDHAKA, Feb 12, 2026 (BSS) – Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus casts his vote at Gulshan Model School and College polling centre here this morning. Prof Yunus exercised his franchise at 10:25am in the 13th Parliamentary Election and the Referendum on the July National Charter. Earlier, the Chief Adviser arrived at the polling centre around 10:20am. The balloting will continue till 4:30pm without any break as the EC has taken all-out preparations to hold the elections in a free, fair and peaceful manner across the country.

Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter has stated that from the outset the government set out three key mandates: justice, reform, and elections. She said the government has made every possible effort to ensure an environment in which voters can freely cast their ballots for candidates of their choice. The adviser said that voters are electing candidates of their own choosing and that there is no opportunity for anyone to impose personal preferences. The polling booths are highly orderly, and officials on duty are carrying out their responsibilities with sincerity. She added that efforts have been made to organize the 13th National Parliamentary Election and referendum in an open and democratic environment, and that the election has so far been proceeding successfully.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Thursday praised the role of the army in maintaining order during the ongoing election. “In several places, BNP supporters tried to take control of centres. The role of the army across the country is commendable,” he said. He added that if the army continues to discharge its responsibilities in the same manner, the country would witness a credible election. Urging confidence in voters, Dr Shafiqur Rahman said: “Let us trust the people.

Counting of votes in Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliament Election has begun after voting ended at 4:30pm on Thursday in 299 constituencies across the country. A total of 127,298,522 voters in 299 constituencies were eligible to cast their ballots. However, the total number of registered voters across 300 constituencies stands at 127,711,899, including 64,825,154 male voters, 62,885,525 female voters and 1,220 transgender voters. Polling was held in 299 parliamentary constituencies, excluding Sherpur-3. There were 247,482 polling booths in 42,779 polling centers across the 299 constituencies.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus visited several polling centres in the capital after casting his vote, speaking with voters and assessing the election process. He inspected the overall election situation at Badda High School and SOS Hermann Gmeiner College polling centres in Mirpur, interacting with both voters and election officials. In addition, Professor Yunus monitored voting across the country from the control room at Police Headquarters, where Home Affairs Adviser Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury and Bangladesh Police Inspector General (IGP) Baharul Alam were present. He also observed the nationwide voting process from a temporary observation room set up at the state guesthouse, Jamuna.

BNP Chairperson’s Adviser and spokesperson of the party’s Election Management Committee Dr Mahdi Amin on Thursday alleged that a rival party was attempting to create an unstable situation after “realising BNP’s impending victory.”He made the remarks while briefing journalists at the BNP’s election management office in Gulshan in the afternoon. “Fearing defeat, an opposing party has carried out various immoral acts since Wednesday night, which are clear violations of the election code of conduct,” he said. Mahdi Amin alleged that incidents of dominance were reported from several areas, including Hatia in Noakhali and Chauddagram in Comilla. “I hope the authorities concerned will take necessary steps regarding these incidents,” he added. Urging voters who had not yet cast their ballots to do so, he said: “People across the country are voting spontaneously.

Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur Rahman casts vote at Monipur High School and College, urges peaceful participation. Photo :BSSDHAKA, Feb 12, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman today expressed hope that the election would be peaceful, fair, free from violence and occupation, and acceptable to all. If the vote is free and impartial, we will accept the outcome. The Jamaat Ameer said that after a long wait, people have finally got the opportunity to vote. He said the youth, many of whom had never been able to cast a vote before, eagerly awaited the day.

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman urges citizens to vote freely, peacefully, and strengthen democracy and national sovereignty today. Photo : BSSDHAKA, Feb 12, 2026 (BSS)- BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has called upon all citizens to exercise their franchise by going to their respective polling stations and casting their votes for candidates of their choice. In a Facebook post on his verified page this morning, Tarique Rahman said, "Dear pro-democracy brothers and sisters, I request everyone to exercise their voting rights in a festive and peaceful environment. The BNP Chairman further said, "The spontaneous participation and affection of the people will, Insha'Allah, ensure the BNP's victory in a free and fair election. Let us ensure the rights and freedom of the people, protect Bangladesh's sovereignty and dignity.

Commonwealth Observer William Akufo-Addo praises peaceful voting environment in Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary election today. After visiting polling activities at Viqarunnisa Noon School in the capital, the Head of the Commonwealth Election Observer delegation expressed hissatisfaction. Akufo-Addo said that, so far, the voting environment has been very good andthat he is very satisfied. He noted that he observed peaceful voting at the polling center and expressed hope that the voting process would remain peaceful across the country. The Commonwealth Election Observer Mission, led by former Ghanaian President William Nana Akufo-Addo, is observing Bangladesh's 13th NationalParliamentary Election.

While long queues formed at some locations early in the day, others saw comparatively light turnout and empty booths. At Segunbagicha High School and Begum Rahima High School centres, voters were seen standing in multiple lines since morning. We have not received any complaints so far,” said Abdullah Al Mamun, presiding officer of the Segunbagicha High School centre. With one booth allocated for every 400 voters, polling was proceeding without delays. While the first hour saw good turnout at Segunbagicha High School, presiding officers at Teachers Training College said turnout was initially low but increased as the morning progressed.