Questions Over Dhaka-11 Vote Count

Qayyum Questions Dhaka-11 Vote Result

M A Qayyum has questioned the vote count in the Dhaka-11 constituency after narrowly losing in the 13th National Parliamentary Election. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader raised concerns about how his rival secured a significant number of votes.

Speaking to journalists on Friday afternoon in front of his campaign office in the capital, Qayyum referred to Nahid Islam, candidate of the 11-party alliance and convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP). He asked, “How can a candidate who failed to appoint polling agents receive so many votes?”

Close Competition in Dhaka-11

The Dhaka-11 seat saw a tight contest between the two candidates. According to preliminary results, Qayyum lost to Nahid Islam by a small margin. The narrow gap has led to questions and calls for further review.

Below is a summary of the situation:

Allegations of Irregularities

Qayyum claimed he was the victim of a conspiracy. He alleged that there had been large-scale rigging and “engineering” in the election. According to him, postal votes were used to influence the final outcome.

He said he has already applied to the Election Commission for a recount in Dhaka-11. If he does not receive a satisfactory response, he plans to take legal action.

Claims of Attacks and Misleading Campaign

The BNP leader also accused his opponents of misleading voters by using emotional slogans, including references to “July fighters”. He further alleged that his supporters were attacked in several areas during the campaign period.

Although he did not win the seat, Qayyum said he would continue working for the people of the constituency. He expressed confidence that the BNP would come to power nationally and pledged to fulfil his promises, including efforts to make the area free from drugs and terrorism.

The Election Commission has not yet officially responded to his allegations.