Friday, February 13, 2026
News update
- Bangladesh Set for First Male PM in 35 Years |
- Presence of women voters is noticeable at polling stations in Kalapara |
- Tarique Rahman wins both Dhaka-17, Bogura-6 seats |
- Dhaka’s air ‘very unhealthy’, ranks 3rd most polluted city globally |
- NCP demands vote recount in several constituencies, alleges irregularities |
A rare calm descends on Dhaka after parliamentary polls
Greenwatch Desk
Nation
2026-02-13, 3:24pm
Dhaka remained unusually calm and largely empty a day after the national election, as a holiday mood continued to grip the capital.
Major thoroughfares and flyovers that are typically choked with traffic wore a deserted look, with only a handful of vehicles seen plying the roads.
The absence of the usual rush of buses, rickshaws and private cars lent an almost tranquil atmosphere to the urban landscape.
The lull comes amid a four-day holiday declared around the election, allowing many residents to travel outside the city or remain at home, reports UNB.