UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — High turnout expected as Bangladesh votes today

Q1. With reference to the 13th National Parliamentary Election of Bangladesh held in February 2026, consider the following statements: Which of the above is/are correctly identified?

  1. The polling was conducted simultaneously with a referendum on the July National Charter 2025.
  2. The Awami League contested the election as the principal opposition to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party.
  3. Body-worn cameras were deployed at polling centres for the first time by the Bangladesh Election Commission.
  4. The total registered electorate stood at approximately 127.7 million voters.
  • A. 1, 3 and 4
  • B. 2 and 4 only
  • C. 1 and 2 only
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q2. Who, among the following, heads the interim government (as Chief Adviser) under which the 13th National Parliamentary Election of Bangladesh was conducted in February 2026?

  • A. Tarique Rahman
  • B. Abul Fazal Mohammad Sanaullah
  • C. Muhammad Yunus
  • D. Khaleda Zia

Q3. With reference to differences between the 13th National Parliamentary Election (February 2026) of Bangladesh and the previous January 2024 parliamentary election, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Unlike the January 2024 election, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) boycotted the February 2026 election.
  2. Unlike the January 2024 election, the Awami League did not contest the February 2026 election.
  3. Polling in February 2026 was held alongside a referendum on the July National Charter 2025, which was not the case in January 2024.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 2 and 3 only
  • C. 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q4. With reference to the 13th National Parliamentary Election of Bangladesh held in February 2026, consider the following statements: Which of the above is/are NOT correct?

  1. The election was held on 12 February 2026.
  2. Approximately 51 political parties competed in the election.
  3. The Awami League led by Sheikh Hasina was among the major contesting parties.
  4. The Bangladesh Election Commission deployed body-worn cameras at polling centres for the first time.
  • A. 3 only
  • B. 1 and 2
  • C. 2 and 4
  • D. 3 and 4

Q5. Approximately how many political parties competed in the 13th National Parliamentary Election of Bangladesh held in February 2026?

  • A. 27
  • B. 38
  • C. 51
  • D. 73