the active participation of Hindu women voters at various polling centers in  the Rajshahi-3 (Paba-Mohanpur) constituency. Photo: BSS

RAJSHAHI, Feb 12, 2026 (BSS) - In the 13th National Parliamentary Election, 
the active participation of Hindu women voters at various polling centers in 
the Rajshahi-3 (Paba-Mohanpur) constituency was notably visible.

From early morning, the presence of women voters was observed at different 
polling stations. In particular, women from the Hindu community 
enthusiastically exercised their voting rights, adding vibrancy to the 
election atmosphere.

On Thursday (February 12), approximately 30 percent of voters had cast their 
ballots by 9:30 a.m. at the Nowhata Girls' High School polling center in Paba 
upazila.

The total number of female voters at this center is 3,806. A large portion of 
the voters present were Hindu women.

The presiding officer of the center and Head Teacher of Katakhali Girls' High 
School, Mohammad Mohorom Ali Khan, said that the turnout of women voters had 
been satisfactory since morning and that voting was being conducted 
peacefully.

After casting her vote, 78-year-old Renubala from Nowhata Haldar Para said, 
"I am happy to be able to exercise my democratic right. Despite my age, I 
consider voting my duty."

Meanwhile, Rupali Rani from Nowhata Aluhata expressed her excitement after 
voting for the first time in 17 years. 

She said, "I feel good to be able to vote this time. I have had the 
opportunity to express my opinion."

Overall, the election is being held in a peaceful and festive atmosphere. The 
active presence of Hindu women voters is being regarded as a positive example 
of democratic participation in this constituency.

The Rajshahi-3 constituency, comprising Paba and Mohanpur upazilas, has a 
total of 423,738 registered voters. 

Among them, 210,897 are male, 212,835 are female, and 6 are third-gender 
voters. There are a total of 131 polling centers in the constituency.