, Feb. 12 -- Government Jamila Ainul Ananda School and College, a familiar academic landmark of Khiljee Road under Mohammadpur, took on a different identity on election day-emerging as a vibrant civic space, like most polling centres across the country, where democracy was not only practiced, but joyfully celebrated.

From the first light of dawn, voters began arriving in steady streams, transforming the school premises into a bustling mosaic of colours, conversations and collective anticipation.

For many, the experience felt deeply nostalgic, evoking memories of elections long past-especially the 2008 polls, often recalled as the last time voting felt like a true public festival.

"This is the first time in many years that I came to a p...