Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman announced that his party has accepted the results of Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliamentary Election and will function as a responsible opposition. He made the statement in a verified Facebook post at 1:44 a.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026. Rahman emphasized that Jamaat’s movement was never about a single election but about strengthening democratic culture, protecting citizens’ rights, and building a just and accountable state. He pledged that the party would play a principled, peaceful, and constructive role in parliament.

In his message, Rahman expressed gratitude to volunteers and supporters who worked tirelessly during the election period, noting that many faced intimidation and harassment while exercising democratic rights. He said their courage had strengthened democracy. Addressing party members, he acknowledged disappointment over the results but highlighted that Jamaat’s parliamentary presence had nearly quadrupled to 77 seats, marking its emergence as a stronger opposition force in modern Bangladeshi politics.

Rahman also reflected on the changing nature of politics, citing past examples to stress patience and responsibility in democratic progress.