Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Bangladesh elections: BNP leads amid violence and concerns
In Bangladesh, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is leading in opinion polls ahead of the upcoming elections on February 12.
The BNP has gained significant support, with 70% of people saying they will vote for them.
This is partly due to the sympathy for their late leader, Khaleda Zia, and the return of her son, Tarique Rahman.
The Jamaat-e-Islami party, which is linked to violence and religious extremism, has much less support.
Meanwhile, there has been a rise in violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, with six people killed in the past 18 days.
This has raised concerns about the safety of minorities in the country.
India is also closely watching the situation, hoping for a BNP victory and expressing concern over the violence.
Jamaat-e-Islami has alleged that the environment for free and fair elections is not yet established, claiming official bias towards a particular political party.
BNP leads with 70% support in opinion polls for Bangladesh's upcoming elections on February 12.
Jamaat-e-Islami's support has dropped to 19%, with concerns over their ties to violence and religious extremism.
Violence against Hindus has escalated, with six murders in the past 18 days.
India is monitoring the situation closely and hopes for a BNP victory, expressing concern over the safety of minorities.
Jamaat-e-Islami alleges that the environment for free and fair elections is not yet established, claiming official bias towards a particular political party.
- Who
- Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Jamaat-e-Islami, Hindu community in Bangladesh
- What
- Upcoming Bangladesh elections and rising violence against Hindus
- When
- Elections scheduled for February 12, recent violence since mid-December
- Where
- Bangladesh, with specific incidents in Jessore and Narsingdi districts
- Why
- Political dynamics, religious tensions, and concerns over minority safety
Jamaat-e-Islami
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)
Free and Fair Elections
Jamaat-e-Islami
Jamaat-e-Islami claims the environment for free and fair elections is not yet established, alleging official bias towards a particular political party.
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)
The BNP is widely seen as the frontrunner, with significant public support and sympathy for late leader Khaleda Zia.
- Election Date
- February 12
- BNP Support
- 70%
- Jamaat-e-Islami Support
- 19%
- National Citizen Party Support
- 2.9%
- Jatiya Party Support
- 1.4%
- BNP Support Among Women
- 71%
- Confidence in BNP Victory
- 77%
- Hindu Murders in 18 Days
- 6
Sources
Two Hindus murdered in 24 hours as violence grips Bangladesh
Bangladesh polls: BNP widens lead as violence risk rises, India on alert
Bangladesh Sees Rising Mob Violence Amid Attacks on Hindu Minority
Conditions for free polls not yet in place in Bangladesh, says Jamaat; alleges official bias
Conditions for free polls not yet in place in Bangladesh, says Jamaat; alleges official bias
