The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) suffered defeats in two of its long-held strongholds, Rajshahi-1 (Tanore-Godagari) and Rajshahi-4 (Bagmara), while failing to secure expected vote margins in four other constituencies, according to results reported on February 15, 2026. Jamaat-e-Islami candidates Mujibur Rahman and Dr. Abdul Bari Sardar won the two lost seats, receiving 171,786 and 118,248 votes respectively. BNP candidates won in Rajshahi-2, 3, 5, and 6 but with lower-than-anticipated margins, prompting concern among local leaders.

Grassroots BNP leaders attributed the poor performance to weak organizational coordination, internal factionalism, and inadequate central guidance during the campaign. Several local leaders admitted that many workers were inactive on election day, reducing voter turnout in BNP’s favor. Political observers described the results as a major setback for the party in a region historically considered its base.

Analysts Anwar Hossain and Taufiq Ahmed said the outcome signals that BNP can no longer rely solely on traditional vote banks. They warned that without rapid organizational reform and stronger grassroots engagement, similar results could follow in future elections.