At least 35 people were injured in a series of post-election clashes, vandalism, and counterattacks across Bagerhat district from Thursday night, February 12, to Friday night, February 13. Police detained two individuals following reports of attacks and property damage in Sadar, Morrelganj, and Sharankhola upazilas, where around 20 houses were reportedly vandalized. Joint security forces intervened to restore order.

The violence reportedly stemmed from tensions between local activists of the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami, who exchanged accusations over the incidents. In Bishnupur Union’s Mandra village, several Jamaat members’ homes were attacked, allegedly by a group led by a local BNP leader. In retaliation, houses of BNP activists were vandalized the following morning. Both parties denied responsibility and called for calm.

Bagerhat police superintendent Md Hasan Chowdhury said law enforcement remains active under a zero-tolerance policy toward violence and that operations are ongoing to identify and arrest those involved.

Leaders of Bangladesh’s eleven-party alliance have alleged widespread vote rigging during the recent national election and warned of launching a strong movement if ongoing attacks and arson against their activists are not stopped. Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman made the statement on Friday night at a press conference held at the party’s central office. He said that although voting was largely fair, the counting process was manipulated, and alliance members continue to face threats and violence across the country.

National Citizen Party (NCP) convener Nahid Islam echoed the allegations, claiming that specific constituencies such as Dhaka-8, Dhaka-13, and the Jamaat secretary general’s seat were deliberately targeted to alter results using administrative influence. He said the alliance had welcomed the initial fair voting but condemned the subsequent manipulation. Nahid Islam also stated that the coalition would submit formal complaints to the Election Commission and determine its final stance based on the Commission’s response.

Bangladesh Khilafat Majlis Ameer Allama Mamunul Haque also alleged irregularities in his constituency and vowed not to accept any disrespect to the spirit of July.

The National Citizens Party (NCP) has alleged widespread violence, property damage, and vote tampering following the announcement of election results in Bangladesh. Party spokesperson Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan said at a briefing that although election day passed without major bloodshed, attacks and acts of terrorism began afterward in various areas. He claimed that NCP activists were assaulted in nearly all constituencies where the party contested, and a worker of a rebel BNP candidate was killed.

According to Bhuiyan, the NCP contested 30 seats and won six, receiving a total of 2,270,032 votes, or 3.5 percent of the cast ballots. He accused election officials of altering results in at least three constituencies—Dhaka-8, Panchagarh-1, and Dinajpur-5—by delaying announcements and recounting votes multiple times. The party has filed recount requests with the Election Commission. Bhuiyan also alleged that counting irregularities favored the BNP, which he said was given two-thirds of the seats through planned manipulation.

He further claimed that about 68 percent of voters supported the “yes” option in a referendum and urged law enforcement to act against post-election violence, warning that the 11-party alliance may launch street protests if attacks continue.

An arson attack damaged the garden house of Shahjahan Kabir, president of the BNP’s Dhamti Union unit, in Debidwar upazila of Cumilla on Friday night, February 13. According to local sources, a group of unidentified assailants set fire to the property under cover of darkness and fled the scene. Parts of the house were damaged, but locals managed to bring the blaze under control soon after it started.

The incident triggered strong condemnation and protests throughout the upazila. Leaders of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) denounced the attack, describing it as cowardly and unacceptable. The member secretary of Cumilla North District BNP wrote on Facebook that such acts of violence, whether politically or personally motivated, challenge law and order and human values, demanding exemplary punishment for those responsible.

Debidwar Police Station Officer-in-Charge Moniruzzaman confirmed that police visited the site after receiving reports of the fire. However, no written complaint had been filed as of the report’s publication, and legal action will follow once a complaint is submitted.

Newly elected Member of Parliament for Brahmanbaria-6 and chief coordinator of Ganosamhati Andolon, Zonayed Saki, stated that the nationwide victory of the BNP alliance partners in the recent election will help advance the implementation of the July National Charter and strengthen the struggle for democracy. In a statement released to the media on Friday, he said the people have entrusted the alliance with the responsibility of reforming the state system, restructuring governance, and ensuring democratic transition. He expressed hope that the next parliament would move forward by forming and activating a constitutional reform council.

Saki thanked the people of Bancharampur for electing him and recalled the long anti-fascist struggle, joint movements, and a bloody mass uprising that paved the way for justice, reform, and elections. He praised voters across the country for exercising their voting rights with discipline and acknowledged the roles of all political parties, the interim government, and the Election Commission in successfully completing the election despite some limitations.

He expressed optimism about building a united Bangladesh based on national unity and reaffirmed his commitment to fulfilling electoral pledges in cooperation with all democratic forces.

National Citizen Party (NCP) candidates have filed petitions with the Election Commission seeking recounts in Dhaka-8, Panchagarh-1, and Dinajpur-5 constituencies. The party’s spokesperson and election steering committee chairman, Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan, announced the move at a press conference held on Friday at the NCP central office in Banglamotor, Dhaka.

According to Asif Mahmud, the NCP contested 30 constituencies and won six seats. The party’s symbol, Shapla Koli, received a total of 2,270,032 votes, representing 3.5 percent of the total cast votes. He claimed that in the three disputed constituencies, NCP candidates were initially leading but were later shown as narrowly defeated after prolonged result delays, multiple counts, and alleged vote “cutting.”

The recount petitions have been formally submitted to the Election Commission, and the party awaits the commission’s response regarding the review requests.

The Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh has signed the official gazette listing the 297 winning candidates from the recently concluded 13th parliamentary election. The signing took place around 11 p.m. under the leadership of Chief Election Commissioner A.M.M. Nasir Uddin. According to EC sources, the gazette was issued late Friday night, confirming the names of the newly elected representatives.

Election Commissioner Abdur Rahman confirmed the signing and stated that the government is aware of who will administer the oath to the new members of parliament. Following the gazette publication, the EC will formally request the government to arrange the oath-taking ceremony for the elected lawmakers.

The report indicates that the oath ceremony could take place on Saturday or within the current week, allowing the new parliament to begin its session before the start of Ramadan.

BNP leaders and activists staged a protest on Friday, February 13, 2026, in front of the Pabna Deputy Commissioner and District Returning Officer’s office, demanding a recount of votes in Pabna-3 (Chatmohar, Bhangura, Faridpur) and Pabna-4 (Ishwardi-Atgharia) constituencies. The demonstration lasted from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., with participants chanting slogans rejecting the election results. Security was tightened around the DC office, with police, BGB, and additional army personnel deployed. The two defeated BNP candidates, Hasan Zafir Tuhin and Habibur Rahman Habib, met with the returning officer, who assured them that their petitions would be forwarded to the Election Commission.

Tuhin alleged that the administration acted unfairly during the election, accusing law enforcement of harassing BNP supporters, attacking voters, and detaining polling agents. Habib echoed similar claims. The Assistant Commissioner Abdul Alim confirmed that both applications had been sent to the Election Commission, which would decide on the matter. The situation in both constituencies remains tense.

In the final results, Jamaat’s Abu Taleb Mondol won Pabna-4 by 3,801 votes, while Jamaat’s Maulana Ali Azgar won Pabna-3 by 3,269 votes.

BNP-nominated candidate Tahsina Rushdir Luna has secured a sweeping victory in the Sylhet-2 (Osmaninagar–Bishwanath) constituency, according to unofficial results announced on February 13, 2026. Luna, wife of BNP leader Ilias Ali, received 116,697 votes, defeating her nearest rival by about 80,000 votes. The returning officer and district commissioner, Sarwar Alam, officially declared her the unofficial winner.

The election featured five candidates, but three of them failed to secure the minimum required votes to retain their deposits. According to the unofficial results, Islami Andolan Bangladesh’s Md Amir Uddin received 1,389 votes, Gano Forum’s Advocate Mujibul Haque received 668 votes, and Jatiya Party’s Mahbubur Rahman Chowdhury received 1,404 votes. These three candidates even received fewer votes than the number of invalid ballots cast.

Under election regulations, a candidate must obtain at least one-eighth of the total votes cast to retain their deposit. Failing to meet this threshold results in forfeiture of the deposit to the government treasury, marking a new record in the electoral history of the Sylhet-2 constituency.

BNP candidate Mirza Abbas has been unofficially declared the winner in the Dhaka-8 constituency, securing 59,366 votes, while NCP candidate Nasir Uddin Patowary received 54,127 votes. Speaking to journalists after visiting his family graveyard in Shahjahanpur, Dhaka, on Friday following Jumu’ah prayers, Abbas claimed that his opponent’s votes were the result of electoral engineering.

Abbas expressed satisfaction with the result, calling it a historic verdict that reflected the will of the people. He said the nation was happy with the outcome and hoped the public would see the benefits of this decision. He also mentioned his pride in continuing political work aligned with the legacy of President Ziaur Rahman, Begum Khaleda Zia, and their successors.

Abbas further alleged that the cancellation of certain ballots in the constituency was unjust and stated that he had appealed to the Election Commission to include those votes. He reiterated his earlier warnings about possible vote manipulation, describing the situation as dangerous and a bad sign for the nation.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has alleged that leaders and supporters of the 11-party alliance are facing widespread attacks, looting, and arson across the country. Speaking at a press conference following a meeting of the alliance at the party’s central office on Friday night, he demanded an immediate end to the violence and called for protection of activists, warning that such attacks could disrupt national peace and order.

Dr. Rahman also raised questions about inconsistencies in election decisions, claiming that identical ballot paper issues were treated differently in two constituencies—accepted in Dhaka-8 but rejected in Dhaka-13—and that similar injustice occurred in the constituency of the party’s secretary general. He reiterated the alliance’s commitment to pursuing a new political direction and fulfilling election promises, rejecting any form of fascism.

Regarding the recent referendum, Dr. Rahman stated that the “Yes” side had won and urged the implementation of the July Charter, describing it as a framework for a new political arrangement.

At least 15 people were injured in a post-election clash between supporters of the BNP and those of a rebel candidate in Narail. The incident occurred on Friday evening in the Tularampur area of Narail Sadar upazila. According to police and local sources, the conflict began after BNP’s 'sheaf of paddy' supporters held a procession in Tularampur union. A verbal altercation broke out with supporters of the rebel candidate near Gabtala bus stand, which escalated into violence.

The injured were taken to Narail Sadar Hospital, where one of them, identified as Rabbi, 26, was later transferred to Jashore Medical College Hospital due to critical injuries. Others are receiving treatment at Narail Sadar Hospital. Officer-in-Charge Md Oli Mia of Sadar Police Station said a joint army-police operation is underway to arrest those involved, and the situation is now under control.

Legal proceedings related to the incident are in progress, according to the police.

BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury announced that Bangladesh’s future foreign policy will be shaped by national interests rather than alignment with any specific country. He made the remarks on Friday night at the BNP Chairperson’s political office, signaling a possible major shift in the party’s foreign policy outlook.

Amir Khosru emphasized that maintaining balanced relations with all nations will be guided by Bangladesh’s own priorities. He also highlighted the importance of political etiquette to sustain democracy, stating that such conduct should be upheld both inside and outside the parliament. According to him, adherence to political decorum would strengthen the country’s democratic framework.

The statements suggest that the BNP aims to redefine its diplomatic approach with a focus on sovereignty and internal political discipline, though no specific policy details were disclosed.

National Citizen Party (NCP) leaders have alleged that Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) activists launched attacks on their supporters in Rangpur and Panchagarh following the recent election. Akhtar Hossain, the winning candidate from Rangpur-4 under the 11-party alliance, claimed in a Facebook post on Friday night that BNP activists in Haragachh used loudspeakers to announce assaults on NCP members, beating them and leaving many injured. He also alleged vandalism, looting of valuables, and threats to set houses on fire.

In a separate Facebook post, Sarjis Alam, the defeated NCP candidate from Panchagarh-1 and the party’s chief organizer in the northern region, alleged that BNP activists attacked NCP members in more than 30 locations. He claimed that homes, businesses, and shops were vandalized, and several people fled due to threats. He further alleged that in Mirgarh, BNP activists were breaking shops and threatening to cut tendons.

The allegations suggest escalating post-election violence in northern Bangladesh, though no independent verification or official response was mentioned in the report.

In the 13th National Parliamentary Election, 19 out of 27 candidates in Natore’s four constituencies lost their security deposits. According to electoral rules, a candidate must secure at least one-eighth or 12.5 percent of total votes in a constituency to retain the deposit. District Commissioner and Returning Officer Asma Shahin confirmed the figures after analyzing the results.

The analysis showed that Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) candidates won in all four constituencies, with Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami nominees emerging as their main rivals. Except for BNP, Jamaat, and one independent candidate in Natore-1, all others failed to meet the required vote threshold and consequently forfeited their deposits.

The winning BNP candidates were Farzana Sharmin Putul in Natore-1, Ruhul Kuddus Talukder Dulu in Natore-2, Anwarul Islam Anu in Natore-3, and Abdul Aziz in Natore-4.