Bangladesh Election Results 2026: BNP Historic Landslide Victory - Tarique Rahman Set as Next PM - Punjabi News

Published on: 13 Feb 2026 at 06:48 AM

Bangladesh Election Results 2026: BNP Historic Landslide Victory – Tarique Rahman Set as Next PM

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Bangladesh Election Results 2026: BNP Historic Landslide Victory – Tarique Rahman Set as Next PM

Dhaka, February 13, 2026 (6:45 AM IST)
Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary polls usher a new political era. Tarique Rahman’s BNP secured historic win in first open, competitive elections in 17 years post-Hasina rule.

Latest Trends & Numbers (As of 6 AM Friday)
BNP Dominance: Won 185+ of 300 seats, comfortably crossing majority (151). Some reports claim 197

Jamaat-e-Islami (11-party alliance): Shafiqur Rahman-led bloc at 56-63 seats. Jamaat chief accepts defeat, hints constructive opposition

Awami League Absent: First time in 30 years Hasina’s party barred from contesting

Tarique Rahman’s Return & Future
Exiled Tarique Rahman (60) delivered stunning mandate:

Swept Bogura-6 & Dhaka-17 decisively

Next PM Confirmed: BNP pre-announced Tarique as PM candidate upon victory

Interim Head Md Yunus hailed polls as “democracy’s lifeline” restoring nation’s track.

Key Highlights
Voter Turnout: 60-65% (vs previous 42%) – Gen Z surge

Referendum: “July Charter” constitutional reforms backed by 72.9%

Security: 9 lakh personnel deployed. Minor clashes (~70 injured), no fatalities

Official Results: Election Commission announcement expected by afternoon.