Golam Mohammad Siraj, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) candidate, has been elected as the Member of Parliament for the Bogura-5 (Sherpur-Dhunat) constituency. According to unofficial results from all 188 polling centers across the two police stations in the constituency, he secured 247,816 votes under the 'paddy sheaf' symbol. His closest rival, Dabibur Rahman of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, received 142,470 votes under the 'scales' symbol, giving Siraj a winning margin of 105,000 votes.

The election in Bogura-5 featured a total of six candidates, including Siraj and Rahman. The results were based on unofficial counts reported from all polling centers. The victory adds to a series of wins for BNP candidates in other constituencies, as noted in the same report, including Khagrachhari-298 and Gazipur-3.

The outcome reinforces BNP’s electoral presence in northern Bangladesh, particularly in Bogura district, where the party has historically maintained strong support.

BNP candidate and central Jubo Dal general secretary Mohammad Nurul Islam Nayan has been elected as a Member of Parliament from Bhola-4 (Charfassion and Monpura) constituency in the 13th National Parliamentary Election. According to unofficial results, he secured 189,351 votes under the paddy sheaf symbol, defeating his nearest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Principal Maulana Mostafa Kamal, who received 81,437 votes. Nayan won by a margin of 107,914 votes. The constituency had a total of 502,008 registered voters, with a voter turnout of 60.48 percent. Voting took place on Thursday along with the rest of the country.

Following his victory, residents of Charfassion and Monpura, along with BNP supporters and people from various professions, greeted Nayan with flowers to celebrate his success. Former general secretary of Charfassion Municipality BNP, Khairul Islam Sohel, said that the people of Charfassion and Monpura had given Nayan the opportunity to represent them in the national parliament and expressed hope that he would be appointed as a minister.

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman on what he described as an “unprecedented victory” in Bangladesh’s general election. In a post on social media platform X on Friday morning, Sharif also congratulated the people of Bangladesh for successfully organizing the election and expressed eagerness to work with the country’s new leadership.

Sharif wrote that he sincerely congratulated Tarique Rahman for leading the BNP to a sweeping win and praised Bangladesh’s citizens for their role in the electoral process. He added that Pakistan looks forward to strengthening its historic and multifaceted bilateral ties with Bangladesh and to advancing shared goals of peace, stability, and development across South Asia and beyond.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended his congratulations to Tarique Rahman through a post on X, calling the victory a reflection of the trust of the Bangladeshi people. The report cited Al Jazeera as its source.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is set to form the government for the fourth time after winning a landslide victory in the 13th national parliamentary election, held after two decades out of power. According to unofficial results from 299 constituencies, BNP candidates have secured 213 seats, while Jamaat-e-Islami has won 71. The National Citizens Party (NCP) captured six seats, and independents and others won 11. BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman achieved sweeping victories in both Dhaka-17 and Bogura-6 constituencies, while Jamaat chief Shafiqur Rahman won in Dhaka-15.

BNP last formed a government in 2001 under Khaleda Zia, whose tenure ended in 2006. Following her death on December 30, the party’s standing committee formally recognized Tarique Rahman as chairman on January 9. Having returned from 17 years abroad in November 2025, Tarique contested his first national election this year. The party had earlier announced that he would become the next prime minister if BNP came to power.

For the first time, Jamaat-e-Islami and its 11-party alliance will serve as the main opposition in parliament, marking a new political alignment in Bangladesh.

Dr. Ilias Molla, the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami candidate, has been elected as the Member of Parliament for the Faridpur-1 constituency. The results, announced shortly after midnight on Thursday, covered the three upazilas of Boalmari, Alfadanga, and Madhukhali. According to the Election Commission, voting took place continuously from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. across 197 centers, with polling reported as peaceful. Dr. Molla, contesting under the 'scales' symbol, secured victory by a margin of 28,775 votes over his nearest rival, Khandakar Nasirul Islam, who ran under the 'paddy sheaf' symbol.

In Boalmari, Dr. Molla received 68,434 votes against Nasirul Islam’s 58,631. In Alfadanga, the 'scales' symbol gained 29,809 votes compared to 14,154 for the 'paddy sheaf'. In Madhukhali, the 'scales' candidate obtained 56,779 votes, while his opponent received 53,502. The constituency had a total of 510,540 registered voters, including 259,335 men, 251,204 women, and one hijra voter.

Following the announcement, supporters held celebratory processions in several areas, with many voters describing the outcome as a historic change for the constituency.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman on his party’s victory in Bangladesh’s general election. In a post on social media platform X, Modi said the win reflected the trust of the Bangladeshi people. He extended warm congratulations to Rahman for leading the BNP to success in the parliamentary polls.

Modi added that India would continue to support a democratic, progressive, and inclusive Bangladesh. He expressed eagerness to work with Rahman to strengthen bilateral relations and achieve shared development goals between the two countries.

Earlier, the United States Embassy in Dhaka also congratulated the people of Bangladesh, the BNP, and Tarique Rahman following the election. The embassy issued its statement on Friday morning, the day after the 13th National Parliamentary Election, according to the report sourced from the Hindustan Times.

BNP-nominated candidate Shahadat Hossain Selim, contesting with the paddy sheaf symbol, has been unofficially declared the winner in the Lakshmipur-1 (Ramganj) constituency during Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliamentary Election. According to results from all 93 polling centers, Selim secured 85,457 votes. His nearest rival, Mahbub Alam of the NCP-Jamaat alliance with the water lily symbol, received 56,437 votes, leaving a margin of 29,020 votes between them. Zakir Hossain Patwari of Islami Andolan, running with the hand fan symbol, obtained 10,880 votes.

Other candidates received significantly fewer votes, including Mohammad Mahmudur Rahman Mahmud (plough symbol) with 410 votes, Md. Billal Hossain (ladder symbol) with 197 votes, Md. Kawsar Alam (truck symbol) with 114 votes, and Md. Alamgir Hossain (lion symbol) with 105 votes. Election officials stated that the unofficial results were compiled after counting all centers, excluding postal ballots.

Authorities confirmed that the final official results will be announced later after adding postal votes. Following the announcement, supporters of the winning candidate celebrated, while local administration reported that law and order remained normal across the upazila.

Professor Dr. S. M. Rafiqul Islam Bachchu, the BNP-nominated candidate, has been elected Member of Parliament from Gazipur–3 (Sreepur) constituency in the 13th National Parliamentary Election. According to the unofficial final results announced late Thursday night, he secured 161,258 votes under the paddy sheaf symbol. His nearest rival, Maulana Ehsanul Haque of Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish, received 99,354 votes, leaving a margin of 61,904.

The result sheet shows that among other contenders, Islami Andolan Bangladesh’s candidate Alomgir Hossain (hand fan) received 5,983 votes, BSD’s Ashikul Islam Piyal (sickle) 480 votes, independent candidate Md. Ijadur Rahman Chowdhury (horse) 21,843 votes, Jatiya Party’s Md. Nazim Uddin (plough) 1,955 votes, and Islami Oikya Jote’s Mufti Shamim Ahmad (minaret) 2,295 votes. A total of 293,168 valid votes were cast, with 7,692 votes canceled, bringing total votes to 299,885 and a turnout rate of 57.32 percent.

Election sources confirmed that the results were compiled from all polling centers and announced at 11:30 p.m. in a peaceful voting environment.

The United States Embassy in Dhaka has congratulated the people of Bangladesh, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), and its chairman Tarique Rahman following the country’s 13th national parliamentary election. The embassy issued a statement on Friday morning, February 13, 2026, a day after the election, recognizing the completion of the democratic process as a reflection of the political awareness and participation of the Bangladeshi people.

In its statement, the US Embassy extended congratulations to the BNP and Tarique Rahman for their victory and expressed optimism that the existing partnership between Bangladesh and the United States would continue to strengthen. The embassy also noted that both countries would work together on regional stability, economic cooperation, and security issues.

The 13th national election and referendum were held on February 12, 2026. Tarique Rahman’s BNP secured a majority and is now on course to form the next government. Rahman recently returned to Bangladesh after 17 years in exile in London and led his party to victory shortly after the passing of his mother, former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.

Bangladesh’s long-awaited parliamentary election and referendum were held peacefully and spontaneously, with no major incidents reported. The vote marked the first national election since the fall of former ruler Sheikh Hasina during the July Revolution. International media gave extensive coverage throughout the day, describing a festive atmosphere at polling stations and strong voter participation.

Qatar-based Al Jazeera broadcast live updates, analyzing voter behavior and security measures. The BBC called it a historic election, warning of challenges ahead for the next government. Reuters highlighted high voter turnout and featured reactions from citizens, including a Dhaka voter expressing support for Jamaat leader Dr. Shafiqur Rahman. The Guardian, Washington Post, and New York Times also emphasized the election’s significance following Hasina’s ouster and earlier student protests.

Indian and Pakistani media covered the event widely, though some Indian outlets were accused of spreading misinformation. Pakistani outlets such as Dawn and Geo News described the vote as a historic moment and a sign of hope for a new era in Bangladesh.

BNP candidate Selim Reza has won the Sirajganj-1 constituency, which includes Kazipur and parts of Sadar, according to unofficial results published on February 13, 2026. He secured 115,132 votes under the paddy sheaf symbol. His nearest rival, Jamaat’s Maulana Shahinur Alam, received 106,732 votes, leaving a margin of 8,400 votes between them.

The unofficial results were compiled from 16 unions and one municipality within the constituency. Official confirmation of the results is still pending. A total of 165 polling centers served 385,000 registered voters, and six candidates contested in this seat.

The report also mentioned that in other regions, BNP candidates achieved notable victories, including all three seats in Manikganj and a historic win in Tungipara-Kotalipara, while Jamaat failed to secure any of the 19 seats in Sylhet.

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) achieved a sweeping victory in the 13th national election across Sylhet Division, winning 18 out of 19 parliamentary seats. The only exception was one seat won by the BNP’s alliance partner, Khelafat Majlish. The results confirmed BNP’s dominance in the region, with the party also securing a parliamentary majority to form the next government. In the symbolic Sylhet-1 constituency, Khandaker Abdul Muktadir won with 176,936 votes, continuing the long-held belief that the winning party in this seat goes on to form the national government.

Political analysts cited BNP’s accurate candidate selection and effective campaign strategy as key factors behind the landslide. In contrast, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami failed to win any seat in Sylhet, reportedly due to internal alliance issues and frequent candidate changes. Despite this, Jamaat’s vote share increased in several constituencies.

BNP’s new chairman Tarique Rahman launched the national campaign from Sylhet on January 22, following visits to two major shrines. The party’s near-total victory in Sylhet marks a significant political shift in the region.

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.