Female voters have outnumbered male voters by more than 20,000 in Bogra’s seven parliamentary constituencies, raising the possibility that increased women’s turnout could decisively influence election results in several seats. Bogra-1 (Sariakandi–Sonatala): Total voters: 376,609 Male: 186,889 Female: 189,720 Bogra-2 (Shibganj): Total voters: 342,150 Male: 171,497 Female: 170,653 Bogra-3 (Adamdighi–Dupchanchia): Total voters: 339,170 Male: 169,347 Female: 169,823 Bogra-4 (Kahalu–Nandigram): Total voters: 359,517 Male: 178,987 Female: 180,530 Bogra-5 (Sherpur–Dhunat): Total voters: 572,334 Male: 281,287 Female: 291,047 Bogra-6 (Sadar): Total voters: 454,033 Male: 222,796 Female: 231,237 Bogra-7 (Gabtali–Shajahanpur): Total voters: 538,087 Male: 270,070 Female: 268,017Sultan Mahmud, principal of Nungola Degree College, said that women voters are generally enthusiastic about voting. “If a secure and fair environment is ensured at polling centres, women will come out in large numbers. “With more than 20,000 additional female voters across the seven seats, higher turnout among women could change results in multiple constituencies,” he said. Of the 983 polling centres, 190 have been identified as highly vulnerable, 310 as vulnerable, and the rest as general.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 30, 2026 20:19 UTC