The Election Commission (EC) has released the final voter list ahead of Bangladesh’s upcoming national parliamentary elections, covering all 300 constituencies.
The list showed a total of 12.77 crore registered voters, including 6.48 crore men, 6.29 crore women, and 1,220 transgender voters. While men slightly outnumber women nationwide, the gap remained narrow.
Key constituency highlights:
- Highest number of transgender voters: Chittagong-10, 29 voters
- Most voters: Gazipur-2, 8,04,333
- Fewest voters: Jhalkoathi-1, 2,28,431
- Most male voters: Gazipur-2, 4,00,402
- Most female voters: Gazipur-2, 4,03,918
- Fewest male voters: Jessore-6, 1,15,244
- Fewest female voters: Jhalokathi-1, 1,12,002
Northern constituencies show higher voter counts, such as Thakurgaon-1 with 5,11,629 voters (over 2,55,000 men and 2,56,000 women), while hilly and border constituencies register fewer voters.
Officials highlighted a notable rise in women’s participation, signaling a positive trend in democratic engagement. The inclusion of third-gender voters has also grown, reflecting a more inclusive electoral process.
The EC said data-driven preparations ensured an updated and accurate voter list, forming a key foundation for a fair and participatory election. Analysts said the voter statistics could significantly shape political strategies, particularly in targeting women and young voters.