Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliament election and referendum were completed in a festive and peaceful atmosphere, coinciding with Eid celebrations. Citizens participated enthusiastically, which observers described as a victory for democracy and a setback for the Awami League’s political blueprint. Interim government Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus congratulated the nation, crediting voters’ spontaneous participation, political parties’ responsible conduct, and institutional professionalism for ensuring a credible process.

Analysts noted that organizing a free and fair election posed a major challenge for the Yunus-led interim government, given the banned Awami League’s activities and what they termed India’s uncooperative stance. Despite these obstacles, the government was praised for delivering a transparent and orderly vote. Political analyst Dr. Mahbub Ullah said attempts by the banned Awami League and external actors to disrupt the election had failed, while voters expressed long-awaited joy in exercising their rights.

According to the report, the referendum produced 75.34 percent “yes” votes and 24.66 percent “no” votes, with the BNP achieving a landslide victory. Foreign observers reportedly expressed satisfaction with the election process, though results in three constituencies remain pending.

BNP-backed candidates have been declared unofficial winners in all three constituencies of Manikganj, according to results published on February 13, 2026. In Manikganj-1 (168), S A Jinnah Kabir received 137,773 votes, defeating independent candidate Md Tozammel Haque, who secured 77,818 votes. In Manikganj-2 (169), Moinul Islam Khan won with 175,776 votes, while his nearest rival, Md Salauddin of Khelafat Majlish, obtained 81,531 votes. In Manikganj-3 (170), Afroza Khanam triumphed with 167,345 votes, surpassing Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish’s Muhammad Saidnur, who received 64,242 votes.

The report also included referendum results from the same constituencies. In Manikganj-3, 191,908 voters cast “yes” ballots and 52,595 voted “no.” In Manikganj-2, 187,626 voted “yes” and 55,740 “no.” In Manikganj-1, 199,252 voted “yes” and 74,366 “no.”

These unofficial outcomes indicate a clean sweep for BNP-backed contenders across the district, reflecting strong local support in all three seats.

BNP-nominated candidate S M Jilani has achieved a major victory in the Gopalganj-3 (Kotalipara-Tungipara) constituency during Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliamentary Election, traditionally known as an Awami League stronghold. According to unofficial results announced by District Returning Officer and Deputy Commissioner Md Arif-uz-Zaman, Jilani secured 60,166 votes, defeating his nearest rival Gobinda Chandra Pramanik, who received 33,867 votes. A total of eight candidates contested in this constituency.

The Gopalganj-3 constituency has 308,784 registered voters, including 158,405 men, 150,378 women, and one third-gender voter, across 108 polling centers. Following the announcement of the results, BNP leaders and activists across the district celebrated the outcome, describing it as a historic success for the party.

In his remarks after the victory, S M Jilani expressed gratitude to the voters and pledged to work for local development and to ensure a peaceful environment in the area.

Dr. Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) candidate, has been unofficially declared the winner in the Comilla-1 (Daudkandi-Meghna) constituency. According to results from all 145 polling centers, he received a total of 139,334 votes under the paddy sheaf symbol. His closest rival, Md. Moniruzzaman Bahlul of the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, representing an 11-party alliance with the scale symbol, secured 88,807 votes. The announcement was made on February 13, 2026.

The results show that Dr. Mosharraf Hossain won by a margin of 50,527 votes, marking a significant victory for the BNP in this constituency. The report also noted other BNP successes in different regions, including Tungipara-Kotalipara and Sylhet-4, as well as mixed results in Madaripur where BNP and Khelafat Majlis candidates won separate seats.

These outcomes indicate a strong performance by the BNP and its allies across multiple constituencies, reflecting shifting electoral dynamics in several districts.

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According to Argentine outlet TyC Sports, Messi is expected to recover before Argentina’s March 27 Finalissima match against Spain, though uncertainty remains about how quickly the 38-year-old can regain full fitness. The injury occurred late in Miami’s pre-season, a period Messi had planned to use to decide whether to play in the 2026 World Cup. The setback may influence that decision.

Inter Miami, owned by David Beckham, stated that Messi’s return to training will depend on his physical progress in the coming days. The club’s friendly against Independiente del Valle in Puerto Rico has been rescheduled to February 26.

Professor Mujibur Rahman, the Naib-e-Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, has been elected from Rajshahi-1 (Tanore-Godagari) constituency as a candidate of the 11-party alliance. The results were announced on Thursday night, February 11, 2026. His closest rival was BNP candidate Major General (Retd) Sharif Uddin. After the victory announcement, Mujibur Rahman addressed party workers in Godagari, expressing gratitude and urging humility among supporters.

In his remarks, Mujibur Rahman emphasized that the victory was granted by Allah and called on everyone to avoid pride or arrogance. He urged followers to remain humble and submissive before Allah, avoiding anger and self-importance. The Rajshahi region saw mixed results, with BNP winning four of six constituencies and Jamaat securing two, including Rajshahi-4 (Bagmara), where Dr. Abdul Bari of Jamaat won.

Elsewhere, BNP candidates achieved victories in most constituencies across Madaripur, Sylhet, Naogaon, and Pabna, while the Khelafat Majlish won one seat in Madaripur.

India and Pakistan’s cricket relations have sharply deteriorated since their four-day cross-border conflict in May 2025. The tension resurfaced during the T20 World Cup and Asia Cup, where political overtones overshadowed the matches. The controversy began when India’s Suryakumar Yadav refused the customary handshake with Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha, citing the April 22 attack in Indian-administered Kashmir. The Indian team later avoided post-match handshakes, and Pakistan protested against match referee Andy Pycroft, delaying their next game.

Subsequent encounters saw heated exchanges, symbolic gestures referencing the May conflict, and mutual complaints to the International Cricket Council (ICC). The Asia Cup final escalated tensions further when India refused to accept the trophy from Pakistan’s Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the Asian Cricket Council president and Pakistan’s interior minister. The ICC later fined several players, including Yadav and Haris Rauf, for breaching its code of conduct.

The political strain extended to the T20 World Cup, with Pakistan initially announcing a boycott of its February 15 match against India in solidarity with Bangladesh, before reversing the decision after appeals from other cricket boards.

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.

Unofficial results of the 13th National Parliamentary Election in Madaripur district were announced early Friday (12 February) night by District Returning Officer and Deputy Commissioner Jahangir Alam. According to the declaration, candidates from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) won two of the three constituencies, while the Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish secured one seat.

In Madaripur-1, Khelafat Majlish candidate Sayeed Uddin Ahmed Hanzala, with the rickshaw symbol, received 64,909 votes, narrowly defeating BNP’s Nadera Akter, who got 64,524 votes—a margin of only 385 votes. In Madaripur-2, BNP’s Jahandar Ali Mia won with 61,744 votes, ahead of independent candidate Milton Baidya, who received 46,476 votes. In Madaripur-3, BNP’s Anisur Rahman Khokon Talukdar secured 97,202 votes, while Jamaat candidate Maulana Rafiqul Islam obtained 87,331 votes.

The results remain unofficial and will be finalized after the Election Commission’s formal announcement.

BNP candidate Ariful Haque Chowdhury has been unofficially declared the winner in the Sylhet-4 constituency, which includes Companiganj, Gowainghat, and Jaintapur. According to the unofficial results announced on Thursday night by Returning Officer and District Commissioner Md. Sarwar Alam, Ariful Haque secured 186,846 votes under the paddy sheaf symbol. His nearest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Md. Zainal Abedin, received 71,391 votes.

The announcement came as part of broader election results across several constituencies, where BNP candidates achieved notable victories. In Madaripur, BNP won two out of three seats, while Khelafat Majlish took one. In Naogaon, BNP secured five seats and Jamaat one. In Pabna-5, BNP’s Shamsur Rahman Shimul Biswas won, and in Patuakhali, BNP captured three out of four seats, with Jamaat winning one.

These unofficial results indicate a strong showing for BNP across multiple districts, though official confirmation from the Election Commission is still pending.

According to unofficial results released on Thursday, BNP-nominated candidates have won five of the six parliamentary constituencies in Naogaon, while a Jamaat-e-Islami candidate secured victory in one seat. In Naogaon-1, BNP’s Mostafizur Rahman received 149,202 votes, defeating Jamaat’s Mahbubul Alam, who got 126,093 votes. Jamaat’s Enamul Haque won Naogaon-2 with 141,526 votes, while BNP’s Shamsuzzoha Khan received 134,533 votes. BNP’s Fazle Huda Babul, Ikramul Bari Tipu, Zahidul Islam Dholu, and Sheikh Rezaul Islam won in Naogaon-3, 4, 5, and 6 respectively.

The results indicate a strong showing for the BNP in Naogaon, with Jamaat maintaining a presence through its single win in Naogaon-2. The report lists detailed vote counts for each constituency, confirming BNP’s dominance in the district’s electoral outcome.

These unofficial results reflect the early outcome of the local parliamentary contests, pending official confirmation from the election authorities.

BNP-nominated candidate Saeed Al Noman has been unofficially elected from the Chattogram-10 (Pahartali–Double Mooring) parliamentary constituency, according to results published on February 13, 2026. Out of 139 polling centers, results from 132 centers show that Noman, contesting under the paddy sheaf symbol, received 114,678 votes. His nearest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Shamsuzzaman Helali, who ran under the scale symbol, secured 69,734 votes.

The report from Amar Desh Online indicates that the results are still unofficial, as counting from a few centers remains pending. The constituency covers the Pahartali and Double Mooring areas of Chattogram, a key urban seat in the region. The election outcome reflects a significant lead for the BNP candidate over his closest competitor.

The broader election context includes several other notable results, such as victories by seven female candidates and a large-margin win by Hummam Quader, while BNP’s Aminul lost his race. These outcomes suggest a mixed performance for major parties across constituencies.

BNP-nominated candidate Hummam Quader Chowdhury has been unofficially declared the winner of the Chattogram-7 parliamentary seat. The unofficial results were announced on Thursday, February 12, 2026. According to the results, Chowdhury, who contested under the 'paddy sheaf' symbol, secured 101,367 votes, while his nearest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate ATM Rezaul Karim, received 38,665 votes.

Election sources reported that the total number of registered voters in the Chattogram-7 constituency was 319,008. Among them, 167,531 were male voters, 151,476 were female voters, and there was one voter of the third gender.

The result reflects a decisive victory for the BNP candidate, marking a significant outcome in the constituency’s electoral landscape.

Advocate Shamsur Rahman Shimul Biswas, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) candidate, has been unofficially declared the winner in the Pabna-5 parliamentary constituency. According to the results published on February 13, 2026, he secured 181,925 votes. His closest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Iqbal Hossain, received 164,994 votes, giving Biswas a victory margin of 16,931 votes.

The report from Amar Desh Online indicates that the announcement was made following the counting of votes in the constituency. The election result adds to a series of wins for the BNP in other constituencies, including two out of three seats in Madaripur, three out of four in Patuakhali, and multiple seats in Naogaon and Sylhet.

The outcome in Pabna-5 strengthens BNP’s position in the ongoing parliamentary race, reflecting the party’s growing presence in several districts as reported by the same source.

Several top leaders from major opposition parties have emerged victorious in key constituencies across Bangladesh in the 13th parliamentary election, according to the latest center-based results. BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman reportedly won both Dhaka-17 and Bogura-6 seats, while Jamaat-e-Islami chief Dr. Shafiqur Rahman secured Dhaka-15. Ganashanghati Andolon’s coordinator Zonayed Saki won in Brahmanbaria-6, and NCP convener Nahid Islam led in Dhaka-11. Gana Odhikar Parishad president Nurul Haque Nur was ahead in Patuakhali-3, and BJP chairman Andalib Rahman Partha won Bhola-1.

The results indicate that most top leaders from the BNP-led alliance and allied parties are either confirmed winners or leading by large margins. Tarique Rahman’s dual-seat victories and other opposition gains suggest a strong performance by the coalition in several strategic constituencies. Party sources confirmed these outcomes as unofficial but decisive in multiple areas.

Further official announcements are awaited as counting continues in some constituencies, but early trends point to a sweeping success for opposition leaders in the ongoing 13th parliamentary election.