Chairmen competition was between of 112 seats[12] A low voter turnout of 35% was seen in election.

Chairmen competition was between of 60 seats[12] A low voter turnout of 34.33% was seen in election.

[24] Many top Awami League ministers and party lawmakers was accused of nepotism for announcing the names of their close relatives as chairman candidates for the upazila polls.

[25] Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader concerned over nepotism among AL candidates.

[26] Many AL ministers was accused of threatening their opposition candidates or the people of sub-district.

[15] According to the Chief Election Commissioner, the vote turnout is low due to a "lack of widespread political participation".