Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- With the 13th national parliamentary election approaching, a new nationwide survey suggests that voters are not only paying close attention but are also prepared to turn out in large numbers.

Nearly nine in ten respondents said they intend to cast their ballots, reflecting a level of enthusiasm that researchers say is unusually high for a competitive election cycle.

At the same time, the survey points to significant shifts in political loyalties and persistent anxieties over electoral integrity.

Former ruling party voters appear divided in their next choices, while corruption and personal safety on polling day have emerged as decisive concerns shaping voter behaviour.

About 90 per cent of voters have expressed their w...