However, when she entered the voting booth, polling officials informed her that her vote had already been cast. The assistant presiding officer later assured Shaheda that she would be allowed to vote. Speaking after voting, Shaheda said: “I have cast my vote, but it was kept separately and not placed in the ballot box. Responding to the incident, the assistant presiding officer told Dhaka Tribune that the matter occurred inadvertently. The presiding officer confirmed that Shaheda’s vote was sealed in a separate envelope and would be sent to the Election Commission as per instructions.

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