Out of a total 14,080,722 voters in the division, women account for 7,044,175 - outnumbering male and third-gender voters by 7,762. Despite their numerical strength, only seven women are contesting in the 36 seats of Khulna division this time. Field-level inquiries show that political parties are actively courting women voters with targeted pledges. Observers believe that the silent majority of women voters could spark a last-minute electoral shift. Only seven women candidates in Khulna's 36 seats:A total of 201 candidates are contesting in 36 seats under Khulna division, of which, only seven are women -- representing an average of 5.58 percent.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 07, 2026 18:55 UTC