Alliance for Fair Election and Democracy

15/02/2026

On 14 February 2026, we had an extensive discussion with the LTOs of the European Union regarding the observation of the election process in Narsingdi District, including both the election-day activities and the post-election situation.

14/02/2026

On 14 February at 3:00 PM, a post-election review meeting of the 13th National Parliament election was held at the Dhaka office of DORP.
The meeting was attended by the assigned LTO, STO, and SDO of Dhaka-13 constituency, along with the honorable members of the DORP management committee. A lively and productive discussion took place, where observers shared their observations, experiences, analysis, and insights regarding the electoral process and related events in the Dhaka-13 constituency.

14/02/2026

AFFED member Secretary Mr. Md Harun -Or -Rashid briefing at data centre for His Excellency Joris van Bommel, Ambassador -Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands at the hotel six seasons on 11th February

13/02/2026

AFED has presented its Preliminary Statement on its Election Day observation exercise. Read more about our findings 👇🏼 👇🏼 👇🏼

Preliminary Statement in English:https://afedbd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/AFED-Preliminary-Statement-FINAL.pdf

Press Release in English:https://afedbd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PR-13FEB-FINAL-Eng.pdf

13/02/2026

12/02/2026

His excellency Joris van Bommel visited AFED data center at six seasons hotel Dhaka. He feels his satisfaction to see the data generation process and presentation. Mr. Harun brief him about the entire project along with Anastasia of EPD.

12/02/2026

Transparency in the electoral process is crucial – also now at the stage when the votes are being counted. AFED election observers are following the counting process throughout the country. Here from Gulshan Model High School & College, Gulshan 2 👇🏼

12/02/2026

The Chief Observer of the Commonwealth Election Observation Mission and former President of the Republic of Ghana, Mr. Nana Akufo-Addo, visited the AFED data center for a quick exchange on the observations made so far on Election Day.

12/02/2026

Observers noted large numbers of voters at polling centres across Rangpur, who were patiently standing in line and exercising their voting rights in an orderly manner.

12/02/2026

In remote areas of Gaibandha, voters are casting their ballots in long lines in a festive and enthusiastic atmosphere.

Our election observers are present at every center, actively monitoring the voting process.

12/02/2026

Today AFED deploys 2,800 observers on Elecation Day. We will be present throughout the country – in all constituencies!

What will we observe?
👉 Opening of polling booths – did the opening of the polling booths follow Election Commission procedures? Was all election materials received?
👉 Voting – did the voting take place in a safe environment? Were there any obstacles to voters to particpate?
👉 Closing of polling boots – did the polling booths close in time and according to established procedure?
👉 Counting – was the counting smooth and orderly?

12/02/2026

In Dhaka-12 constituency, voter turnout is noticeably strong across almost all priority polling centers.

Our observers are carefully and responsibly monitoring the voting process at each center to ensure transparency and fairness.