26 out of 38 candidates lose deposits in six Khulna constituenciesKHULNA, Feb 15, 2026 (BSS) - A total of 26 candidates out of 38 contestants in six parliamentary constituencies of Khulna lost their security deposits as they failed to secure the required one-eighth of the total valid votes cast in the election. Six candidates were elected securing the highest number of votes in their respective constituencies, while six others emerged as nearest rivals. According to the results, in Khulna -1, out of 307,103 voters in 120 polling centres, 210,899 votes were cast. Ten candidates in the constituency failed to obtain the required one-eighth of the total votes and consequently lost their deposits. In Khulna-3, out of 254,409 voters in 116 centres, 152,245 votes were cast, marking a turnout of 59.84 percent.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 15, 2026 09:54 UTC