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Presence of women voters is noticeable at polling stations in Kalapara

Election 2026-02-13, 12:10am

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Women voters in queue in a polling station in Kalapara.



3 arrested for attempting to cast fake votes and taking pictures of ballots while voting

Patuakhali: Voting is underway in a festive atmosphere in Kalapara, Patuakhali. Voting began at polling stations from 7:30 am and will continue continuously until 4:30 pm. A large number of voters have been observed at polling stations since morning. Among them, the presence of women voters was noticeable.

Meanwhile, Towhid Islam (16) and his associate Sohag Sikder (46) were arrested for attempting to cast fake votes at Khepupara Nesar Uddin Kamil Madrasa center in Kalapara municipality. On the other hand, around 9 am, the police arrested a person named Belal Hossain (46) for taking pictures in a secret room at Islampur Dakhil Madrasa center in Kuakata municipality. Assistant Returning Officer and Kalapara Upazila Executive Officer Kawsar Hamid confirmed the matter.

He said that the Judicial Magistrate in charge of the election will take legal action against the detainees. For now, they are in police custody. -  Presence of women voters is noticeable at polling stations in Kalapara

3 arrested for attempting to cast fake votes and taking pictures of ballots while voting

Gofran Palash, Patuakhali: Voting is underway in a festive atmosphere in Kalapara, Patuakhali. Voting began at polling stations from 7:30 am and will continue continuously until 4:30 pm. A large number of voters have been observed at polling stations since morning. Among them, the presence of women voters was noticeable.

Meanwhile, Towhid Islam (16) and his associate Sohag Sikder (46) were arrested for attempting to cast fake votes at Khepupara Nesar Uddin Kamil Madrasa center in Kalapara municipality. On the other hand, around 9 am, the police arrested a person named Belal Hossain (46) for taking pictures in a secret room at Islampur Dakhil Madrasa center in Kuakata municipality. Assistant Returning Officer and Kalapara Upazila Executive Officer Kawsar Hamid confirmed the matter.

He said that the Judicial Magistrate in charge of the election will take legal action against the detainees. For now, they are in police custody. - Gofran Palash