With 2,582 candidates in the fray, Bangladesh is heading towards its 13th national parliamentary election, scheduled for February 12. By the close of the final day, 2,582 candidates had submitted nomination papers nationwide. The final day of nomination submission witnessed a significant rush, as candidates filed their papers across the country. The Jatiya Party, led by GM Quader and which served as the opposition in recent parliaments, is participating in the polls. According to Shamim Haider Patwary, around 200 candidates from the Jatiya Party have submitted nomination papers nationwide.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 30, 2025 01:00 UTC