BNP candidate S M Jahangir Hossain, who won the Dhaka-18 constituency in the 13th National Parliamentary Election, received a congratulatory visit from his closest rival Ariful Islam of the Jamaat-led 11-party alliance. The meeting took place on Saturday at Jahangir’s residence in Uttara, Dhaka, where both leaders shared sweets in a friendly atmosphere.

During the visit, the two main contenders and local alliance leaders emphasized the importance of democratic practice and mutual respect following the election. Ariful Islam, an NCP leader, accepted the results and expressed his commitment to maintaining democratic continuity. The leaders also pledged to work together for the development of the Dhaka-18 constituency.

According to the official results, Jahangir Hossain secured 144,715 votes under the BNP’s paddy sheaf symbol, while Ariful Islam received 111,297 votes, giving Jahangir a victory margin of over 33,000 votes.