Ahead of the 13th national parliamentary election and referendum, people have begun leaving Dhaka to cast their votes in their respective constituencies. Meanwhile, MP candidates across the country have arranged buses, trucks and other vehicles to transport voters to their home constituencies in an effort to secure votes. Reports also indicate that some candidates distributed free bus tickets to voters to ensure their presence on polling day. Rafiqul Islam, a voter leaving Dhaka, said: “I’m leaving Dhaka just to cast my vote. “Where the fare is usually Tk300, they are now asking for Tk1,000,” he said, adding that he was travelling to Jamalpur to vote.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 10, 2026 20:38 UTC