Alliance leaders believe youth participation could be a decisive factor. Jamaat and NCP leaders argue that this demographic shift has created momentum in their favor. While analysts caution against directly translating campus results into national outcomes, alliance leaders interpret these trends as signs of organizational strength and youth engagement. Party leaders now say they are aiming for their strongest performance yet. Alliance leaders, however, argue that grassroots engagement and voter enthusiasm observed during rallies and local campaigns are more reliable indicators than polling data.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 11, 2026 18:56 UTC