In a welcome occurrence, not a single person was killed in election-related violence on polling day of the 13th national parliamentary election on Thursday. This is the first time since 1991 that polling day of a parliamentary or general election has passed without fatalities due to electoral violence. In Khulna, Mahibuzzaman Kochi, a former BNP leader, died following a scuffle at a polling centre. In Chittagong, 62-year-old Md Monu Mia fell sick at a centre in Kazir Dewri before breathing his last. In Bhairab of Kishoreganj, Razzak Mia, 67, fell sick and died after arriving at his designated polling centre to cast his vote.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 12, 2026 16:32 UTC