The decision, however, has triggered confusion and concern among voters in Dhaka and other major cities, where a large number of voters currently reside in areas different from those of their registered polling centers. Due to employment, education, or changes in residence, many voters live far from their electoral constituencies, raising questions about how they will travel to their designated polling centers during the restriction period. Under Bangladesh’s existing electoral system, voters are required to cast ballots only at their designated polling centers. A senior EC official told Dhaka Tribune that under current law, voters must vote only at their designated polling centers. Addressing voter movement on election day, Election Commissioner Abdur Rahmanel Masud said that although restrictions will be imposed on general movement for security reasons, voters will not face obstacles in reaching polling centers.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 10, 2026 16:13 UTC