The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is set to form the government for the fourth time after twenty years, following a sweeping victory in the 13th National Parliamentary Election. According to unofficial results, BNP candidates under the ‘Sheaf of Paddy’ symbol have won 207 out of 299 seats. Among the winners, six female BNP candidates achieved decisive victories, while one independent candidate, expelled BNP member Barrister Rumin Farhana, also won a seat.

The victorious women include Afroza Khan Rita from Manikganj-3, Israt Sultana Elen Bhuttu from Jhalakathi-2, Tahsina Rushdir Luna from Sylhet-2, Shama Obaid from Faridpur-2, Nayab Yusuf Kamal from Faridpur-3, Farzana Sharmin Putul from Natore-1, and Barrister Rumin Farhana from Brahmanbaria-2. Their wins mark a notable presence of women among BNP’s parliamentary representatives.

With this result, BNP is poised to form a majority government, signaling a significant political shift after two decades. The final official results are yet to be confirmed.