By Admin 
General elections are going to be held in Bangladesh on 12 February. The political atmosphere in the entire country is heated regarding Bangladesh General Election 2026. During the ground report of ABP News, an attempt was made to understand the election stir, public opinion and political equations in Dhaka.
Black and white posters are an old trend in Bangladesh politics. This time too almost all the major parties are seeking votes through black and white posters. From the main roads to the streets of Dhaka, walls and pillars are covered with posters. According to local journalist Zahid Rehman, the contest is very tough. He says that the main fight is being considered between Jamaat-e-Islami and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). Supporters of both the parties are busy campaigning with full enthusiasm. Election rallies, street meetings and door-to-door contact campaigns have intensified.
Elections are no less than a festival for the public.
Ground reports from Magabazar area of Dhaka clearly showed that common citizens are taking the elections as a celebration. During a conversation at a tea shop, many people said that elections bring an Eid-like atmosphere for them. Local citizens say that they want the next government to maintain strong and positive relations with India. Many people described India as a brotherly country and said that friendship and trade relations between the two countries should be strengthened.
Questions were also raised regarding Awami League
Some citizens also said that they wanted to see Awami League also in the election field. According to him, in democracy all parties should get a chance to contest elections. However, in the current electoral equation, the main contest is believed to be between BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami.
Who will win?
During the ground report, different opinions were seen from different people. Some citizens believe that Jamaat-e-Islami can take the lead, while some people are predicting the possibility of BNP’s victory. Overall, both enthusiasm and uncertainty are visible among the public regarding Bangladesh General Election 2026. Now everyone’s eyes are on February 12, when it will be decided who will take charge of power in Bangladesh and what will be the political direction of the country.
Awami League headquarters locked
This time the election atmosphere in Bangladesh is quite different from before. The headquarters of Awami League in the capital Dhaka is locked. The party office is closed since the overthrow of Sheikh Hasina in August 2024. This time Awami League has not been allowed to participate in the elections. ABP did a ground report from Dhaka University. While talking to the students there, different opinions emerged. Many youth said that they want peace and strong democracy in the country. He says that relations with India should improve further. A large part of Gen Z i.e. the new generation of Bangladesh is still not able to decide whom they will support in the alliance of Jamaat and BNP. Some students said that they would give their decision directly in the ballot box.
Hindu student gave statement regarding elections
Deepti, a Hindu student of Dhaka University, expressed concern. He said that he is scared and confused about the situation after the elections. He says that if Jamaat comes to power, the situation of women and minorities may change. There is still some fear regarding worship, but it is not clear what will happen after the elections. Deepti’s family has been living in Dhaka for a long time.