A supporter of the BNP in Bhola-2 (Borhanuddin–Daulatkhan) constituency fulfilled his vow to host a communal feast after the party’s victory in the 13th National Parliamentary Election. On Thursday, February 12, following the win of BNP candidate Alhaj Hafiz Ibrahim, the supporter organized a prayer gathering and feast in Deula Union’s Ward 4 of Borhanuddin upazila.

On Saturday, February 14, local resident and BNP supporter Riazul Islam Riaz Bepari sacrificed two cows at his home and distributed food among about 2,500 people. The organizer said the event was arranged to express gratitude and share joy in line with his earlier promise. Local dignitaries, political leaders, social figures, and people from various professions attended the event, which created a festive atmosphere in the village.

A special prayer was held for the welfare, peace, and development of the country and the area. Several local businessmen and well-wishers assisted in organizing the event, which many attendees described as a positive social initiative.

Following the post-election political developments in Sylhet-2 (Osmaninagar–Bishwanath), the name of BNP Joint Secretary General and foreign affairs adviser to party chairperson Tarique Rahman, Humayun Kabir, has become a major topic of discussion. Local BNP leaders and activists have demanded his inclusion in the new government’s cabinet, citing his role in maintaining party discipline. Kabir had initially sought nomination for the constituency but withdrew in deference to the party’s decision, which favored Tahsina Rushdir Luna. His acceptance of the decision and call for unity have been viewed as signs of political maturity.

Local BNP leaders noted Kabir’s long-standing involvement in foreign policy formulation and diplomatic engagement, describing him as a suitable candidate for a technocrat ministerial position. The issue has become a focal point of political discussion across the Sylhet division. Historically, no BNP leader from Sylhet-2 has ever joined the cabinet, and if selected, Kabir would be the first from the constituency to do so.

No official announcement has yet been made regarding the cabinet position, and the final decision now rests with the party’s top leadership.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has sent flowers and sweets to Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman following his party’s historic victory in the country’s 13th national parliamentary election. The gesture was made on Saturday evening, when BNP Media Cell member Atikur Rahman Ruman received the gifts at the party chairman’s political office in Gulshan. Special officer Mehedul Islam Mehedi was also present during the handover.

The exchange marks a symbolic congratulatory message from the Indian state leader to the BNP chief after the election outcome. The report did not include any official statement from either side or further details about the communication between the two leaders.

The event underscores a moment of cross-border goodwill following a major political development in Bangladesh, though no additional diplomatic or political implications were mentioned in the source.

A Jamaat-e-Islami office in Megharpatal of Bhuyapur upazila, Tangail, was set on fire on Saturday, February 14, 2026, amid post-election political tension. Jamaat leaders alleged that local BNP activists carried out the attack, first vandalizing the office and then pouring petrol to ignite the fire. They claimed the assault was ordered by local BNP ward president Kajol, involving his son Nasir and several associates. The incident has caused panic among residents, and Jamaat leaders have demanded punishment for those responsible and restoration of peace.

Bhuyapur upazila BNP general secretary Selimuzzaman Talukder Selu stated that if any BNP members were involved, organizational and legal action would be taken. Bhuyapur police officer-in-charge Mohammad Sabbir Rahman confirmed that police were sent to the scene but said no written complaint had yet been received. Upazila executive officer Md. Mahbub Hasan also said authorities were aware of the incident and would act according to the law once a complaint is filed.

The situation remains tense in the area as police continue monitoring developments following the arson attack.

In Kushtia district, 17 candidates lost their election deposits across four parliamentary constituencies, according to the district election office. A total of 25 candidates, including one independent and representatives from 14 political parties, contested the polls. The only female candidate was from the Bangladesh Republican Party. Under Election Commission rules, a candidate forfeits their deposit if they receive less than one-eighth, or 12.5 percent, of the total votes cast in their constituency.

In Kushtia-1 (Daulatpur), six candidates lost deposits; in Kushtia-2 (Mirpur-Veramara), three; in Kushtia-3 (Sadar), four; and in Kushtia-4 (Kumarkhali-Khoksa), four. The affected candidates represented parties including JSD, Islami Andolan Bangladesh, Bangladesh Communist Party, and others, as well as one independent contender. Voter turnout ranged from about 282,000 to 348,000 across the constituencies.

The results reflect a wide distribution of votes among multiple parties, with most minor party candidates failing to secure the minimum threshold required to retain their deposits.

The eleven-party alliance formed before the national election, including Jamaat-e-Islami, will continue to operate jointly both inside and outside the Bangladesh Parliament. The announcement came on Saturday after a liaison committee meeting at Jamaat’s central office in Moghbazar. Jamaat’s Assistant Secretary General and liaison committee coordinator Hamidur Rahman Azad said the alliance, which contested the election together, will now act collectively in parliamentary and national matters.

Azad alleged that irregularities occurred in the February 12 election and stated that evidence of vote manipulation is being submitted to the Election Commission, alongside legal measures. He criticized the rapid publication of the election gazette, claiming it prevented some candidates from filing appeals, and said a formal complaint would be lodged with the commission on Sunday. He also urged timely formation of the Parliament’s upper house following the referendum’s “yes” outcome.

The alliance condemned post-election violence across the country and announced that protest programs have been planned, pending approval from top leaders.

The oath-taking ceremony for the Prime Minister and new cabinet members will be held at the South Plaza of the National Parliament Building. President Md. Shahabuddin will administer the oath on Tuesday afternoon, according to multiple government sources cited by Amar Desh. Traditionally, such ceremonies have taken place in the Darbar Hall of Bangabhaban, but this time the venue has been shifted to the Parliament complex.

Earlier the same day, at 10:30 a.m., newly elected Members of Parliament will take their oaths in the Parliament’s oath room, confirmed by Parliament Secretariat Secretary Kaniz Mowla. The 13th National Parliamentary Election resulted in a decisive victory for the BNP-led alliance, which secured 212 of 297 seats, enabling it to form the next government. The Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party alliance won 77 seats and is set to become the main opposition for the first time.

The change of venue for the swearing-in ceremony marks a significant departure from established practice, reflecting a new phase in Bangladesh’s political transition following the election outcome.

Two days after being elected as Member of Parliament from Dhaka-15, Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman visited his constituency on Saturday. During the visit, he met residents, expressed gratitude for their support, and personally began removing election posters. He urged everyone to cooperate in fulfilling his responsibilities and vowed to serve people beyond party affiliations. Calling for an end to nationwide oppression, he said injustices must stop immediately.

According to a press release from the party’s central publicity department, Dr. Rahman toured several areas of Mirpur, offered prayers at local mosques, and met with worshippers and residents. This was his first post-election visit. He reaffirmed his commitment to fulfill promises regarding development and problem-solving in Dhaka-15. He also called on party members to maintain cleanliness and engage in community service.

Dr. Rahman stated that the people’s desire for change was reflected in recent votes and pledged that Jamaat would act responsibly to meet public expectations. He emphasized unity, love, and dedication to national progress, asserting that the country would not be subjugated to any force.

National Citizen Party (NCP) spokesperson Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan has alleged that the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) gained its parliamentary majority through a secret understanding with the banned Awami League, under conditions allowing the latter’s rehabilitation. Speaking to journalists on Saturday evening at Ibn Sina Medical College Hospital in Dhaka’s Kalyanpur, he claimed that Awami League, despite its activities being officially prohibited, is reopening offices and operating under BNP’s protection. He further alleged that Awami League is now taking revenge for the July uprising under BNP’s leadership.

Bhuiyan visited NCP and 11-party alliance activists injured in election-day attacks in Noakhali’s Hatiya. He said post-election violence has been widespread, with nearly a thousand NCP and alliance members injured nationwide, many in critical condition. He accused BNP of incorporating Awami League “terrorists” to suppress opposition voices and claimed that ordinary voters have also been attacked, with one person killed for voting.

Bhuiyan urged the interim and incoming governments to ensure swift justice and compensation for victims and demanded a clear statement from BNP on the violence. He also said India should not be invited to the new government’s oath ceremony.

BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman has taken responsibility for Bibi Zahura, a woman from Feni who was divorced by her husband for casting her vote against his prohibition, along with her three children. On Saturday, February 14, representatives of the organization 'Amra BNP Poribar' visited Zahura’s husband’s house in Dharmapur village of Feni Sadar upazila to announce the decision. The group declared that BNP would bear the family’s living expenses and the children’s education costs.

According to the organization’s member secretary, agriculturist Moksedul Momin Mithu, the initiative was taken under Tarique Rahman’s directive. A BNP delegation from Dhaka handed over financial assistance to Zahura and pledged to send monthly support for her family’s expenses. The group also announced plans to build a new house for Zahura soon. Local BNP leaders, including newly elected MP Rafiqul Alam Majnu and several national and municipal leaders, were present during the visit.

The BNP representatives also called on local residents to assist in restoring Zahura’s household and ensuring her family’s stability.

Colonel (Retd.) Oli Ahmed, chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), has alleged irregularities in the Chattogram-14 (Chandanaish–part of Satkania) constituency following his son Omar Faruk’s defeat in the 13th National Parliamentary Election held on 12 February 2026. According to unofficial results, BNP candidate Jasim Uddin Ahmed won with 76,493 votes, while Omar Faruk, supported by the 11-party alliance under the ‘Umbrella’ symbol, received 75,467 votes—a difference of 1,026 votes.

In a video message posted on social media on 13 February, Oli Ahmed claimed that unidentified individuals entered several polling centers after 4:30 p.m. and forcibly cast ballots. He also alleged that law enforcement personnel obstructed his party workers and assaulted them. Additionally, he accused the rival candidate of moving around with multiple vehicles and holding processions without intervention from security forces.

Oli Ahmed further stated that about 4,500 of his son’s votes were canceled without clear justification and described the process as “planned.” He urged his supporters to remain calm and avoid conflict, while calling on authorities to strengthen patrols in the area.

National Citizen Party (NCP) spokesperson and election committee chairman Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan has alleged that around one thousand NCP leaders and activists have been injured in attacks by supporters of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the banned Awami League since the day of the 13th national parliamentary election. He made the statement on Saturday evening while visiting injured NCP members receiving treatment at Ibn Sina Hospital in Kalyanpur, Dhaka, who were reportedly attacked in Hatiya, Noakhali, on election day.

Asif Mahmud accused the BNP of coming to power with Awami League’s support under a rehabilitation condition and claimed that an understanding exists between the two parties. He said dissenting citizens are facing repression, which the BNP is allegedly enjoying. He urged the BNP to stop the violence and take action against those responsible. Drawing a comparison, he remarked that the current post-election violence resembles the unrest seen after disputed elections during the Awami League’s tenure.

Regarding the new government’s oath-taking, Asif Mahmud stated that India remains a major obstacle to establishing democracy in Bangladesh and suggested that the Indian Prime Minister should not be invited to the ceremony.

In the recently concluded 13th National Parliamentary Election, four candidates in the Gaibandha-4 (Gobindaganj) constituency lost their security deposits, while only the BNP and Jamaat candidates retained theirs. According to the Election Commission’s circular, any candidate failing to secure one-eighth of the total valid votes in a constituency forfeits their deposit. The affected candidates were Kazi Moshiur Rahman of the Jatiya Party, who received 2,360 votes; independent candidate Advocate Abdur Rouf Akand, who received 1,552 votes; Syed Touhidul Islam Tuhin of Islami Andolan Bangladesh, who received 1,373 votes; and Atowarul Islam Nannu of the Revolutionary Workers Party, who received 368 votes.

The Gaibandha-4 constituency, comprising one municipality and 17 unions, had a total of 468,374 registered voters. Of these, 292,596 votes were cast, with 285,505 valid and 7,091 invalid ballots, resulting in a voter turnout of 62.94 percent. The results showed that apart from the two leading candidates, others failed to achieve significant voter support, leading to the forfeiture of their deposits.

Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has congratulated Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Tarique Rahman on his party’s victory in the recently held 13th National Parliamentary Election. The message was conveyed through an official note of felicitation recognizing the BNP’s electoral success.

The congratulatory message highlights the longstanding and close relations between Bangladesh and Qatar, particularly in areas of labor cooperation, energy partnership, and bilateral trade. The note is seen as a reflection of Qatar’s continued interest in maintaining and strengthening ties with Bangladesh.

A large number of Bangladeshi expatriate workers reside in Qatar, contributing significantly to Bangladesh’s economy through remittances. The message from Qatar’s leadership underscores the importance of these people-to-people and economic links between the two nations.

Mohammad Jasim Uddin, the Gano Odhikar Parishad candidate for Cumilla-04 (Debidwar) constituency, alleged widespread vote rigging in the 13th National Parliamentary Election and demanded cancellation of the results and a re-election. Speaking at a press conference at Cumilla Press Club on Saturday, February 14, 2026, he claimed that irregularities, intimidation, and ballot manipulation had influenced the outcome. Jasim Uddin, who contested under the BNP-supported ‘Truck’ symbol, accused his rival, NCP leader Hasnat Abdullah’s supporters, of distributing illegal money in Subil and Mohanpur unions before the vote, with a related video circulating on social media.

He further alleged that armed demonstrations were carried out by the rival’s followers alongside Jamaat cadres, and eight individuals were detained with weapons in Padmakot village. On election day, his polling agents were reportedly expelled from several centers, and pre-stamped ballots were inserted into boxes before polls closed. Despite these incidents, he continued in the race but later boycotted the vote, calling the election a farce. Jasim Uddin urged the Election Commission to annul the results and hold a free and fair re-election.