More than 200 incidents of violence occurred across 30 districts in Bangladesh within two days following the 13th national parliamentary election, according to the Human Rights Support Society (HRSS). The organization reported that three people were killed and over 300 injured during this period. The information was disclosed at a press conference held by HRSS at the National Press Club on Sunday afternoon.

HRSS Executive Director Ejazul Islam stated that the violence included the deaths of two young men in Munshiganj and Bagerhat and a child in Mymensingh. Additionally, a rape allegation was reported in Noakhali. The organization said that supporters and activists of the BNP, Jamaat, and independent candidates were involved in these incidents. HRSS also reported attacks and arson targeting around 350 business establishments, offices, and homes.

The findings highlight widespread unrest in the immediate aftermath of the election, raising concerns about post-election security and political tensions across multiple districts.

Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam stated that the police regained their self-esteem through the recent election. He made the remarks on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at a press conference held at the Foreign Service Academy auditorium. Alam said the cabinet observed that the police performed well, overcoming earlier doubts about their confidence and ability to ensure a fair election.

He noted that body-worn cameras were used extensively for the first time, and the Chief Adviser personally observed operations from police headquarters for about one and a half hours, communicating directly with 17 polling centers. The cabinet expects broader deployment of such technology in future elections. The “Suraksha” app and CCTV systems were also described as highly effective for coordination and monitoring.

The Home Adviser reported that four deaths occurred after the election, with one confirmed as election-related violence. A committee has been formed to investigate the incident involving a girl in Hatiya. Senior Assistant Press Secretary Faiz Ahmed and Assistant Press Secretary Suchismita Tithi were present at the event.

The Human Rights Support Society (HRSS) has claimed that Bangladesh’s 13th national parliamentary election was more neutral, peaceful, and fair than previous ones. The organization made the statement at a press conference held on February 15, 2026, at the National Press Club in Dhaka, where Executive Director Ejazul Islam presented a written report.

According to HRSS, despite being the most acceptable election so far, at least 254 incidents of violence occurred nationwide after the election schedule was announced on December 11, 2025. Between then and February 11, 2026, five people were killed and about 1,650 injured. On election day, the group recorded 393 cases of irregularities, including ballot stuffing, expulsion of polling agents, and clashes among supporters. Post-election violence left three more people dead and 300 injured, with reports of attacks, arson, and assaults on women.

HRSS urged the government, Election Commission, and law enforcement agencies to ensure impartial investigations and take preventive measures to avoid similar incidents in future elections.

A reconciliation meeting was held in Fulgazi upazila of Feni following post-election violence that erupted after the vandalism of Jamaat leader Anwar Hossain’s shop at Munshirhat market. The meeting, held on Sunday morning, was attended by local leaders of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, including BNP convenor Fakhrul Alam Swapon, member secretary Abdul Hossain, Jamaat upazila amir Jamal Uddin Chowdhury, and naib amir Abul Hossain Miaji.

During the meeting, both parties agreed to ease tensions caused by the incident and to maintain peace and order in the market area. The leaders expressed condolences to the affected Jamaat leader and pledged to work together in the future. They also urged vigilance against any third party attempting to exploit the situation for political gain.

The meeting decided that no party member would post provocative statements on social media, particularly Facebook. According to local residents, the understanding between the two parties has helped restore calm in the area, bringing relief to local traders.

Mostafizur Rahman Rajib, the Mymensingh district convener and central committee member of the Ganashanghati Andolon, announced his resignation from the party on Sunday at a press conference in a city hotel. Rajib, who contested the 13th National Parliamentary Election from Mymensingh-4 (Sadar) constituency under the party’s ‘Mathal’ symbol, received a total of 467 votes.

At the press briefing, Rajib stated that he had no complaints against the party or any individual and that his decision was not driven by frustration or adverse circumstances. He expressed disappointment over the continued influence of money in the electoral process and noted that corruption had not been fully controlled even under caretaker governments.

Rajib clarified that he has not decided to join any other political party for now but intends to remain active in public service. He joined Ganashanghati Andolon in 2016, became the district convener in 2021, and was included in the central committee in 2025.

Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam stated that no incidents of post-election violence or attacks on minorities occurred following the recent national election. He made the remarks on Sunday afternoon during a briefing at the Foreign Service Academy after a meeting of the Advisory Council. According to him, the election process ensured representation of parties affected by past disappearances and killings, as well as leaders of the July Revolution, within the opposition.

Alam said the Chief Adviser thanked the Advisory Council for delivering a peaceful election and expressed satisfaction with the Election Commission’s performance. The council also believed that the police regained their self-respect through this election. Regarding a reported rape incident in Hatiya, the Press Secretary announced that the government would form a committee to ensure a proper investigation.

He further informed that foreign ministers from all SAARC countries, along with the foreign minister of Qatar, were invited to attend the new government’s oath-taking ceremony.

Several shops belonging to BNP supporter Kalam Sardar were set on fire by unidentified miscreants late Sunday night, February 15, 2026, in Mula Market area of Hatiya upazila, Noakhali. The blaze destroyed seven shops, a microbus, and two autorickshaws, causing an estimated loss of around one crore taka. Fire service units, assisted by locals, managed to bring the fire under control after significant damage had already occurred.

Kalam Sardar stated that he is a supporter of the BNP’s electoral symbol, the paddy sheaf, and had recently received threats from rival groups. Mahbubur Rahman Shamim, the BNP’s central organizing secretary and candidate for Noakhali-6 (Hatiya), visited the site early in the morning and alleged that the attack was politically motivated due to support for the paddy sheaf. He urged the administration to investigate the incident and take appropriate action.

The incident has heightened local tensions ahead of the election, with calls for a thorough investigation into the politically charged arson attack.

Following the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP) sweeping victory in the 13th national election, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated BNP leader Tarique Rahman and pledged support for a democratic and inclusive neighbor. Modi’s message, written in Bengali, struck a cautious and forward-looking tone, signaling New Delhi’s intent to rebuild ties strained since Sheikh Hasina’s ouster in the 2024 student-led uprising and her subsequent exile in India.

Relations between the two countries deteriorated sharply after India’s backing of Hasina’s increasingly authoritarian rule, compounded by disputes over border killings, water sharing, trade restrictions, and suspended transport links. Analysts cited in the report believe that rebuilding trust will require restraint and mutual cooperation. Historical tensions between India and BNP governments, including security and minority issues, still cast a shadow over current diplomacy.

Despite political uncertainty and Hasina’s continued presence in India, both nations remain bound by geography, trade, and security cooperation. Experts suggest that India, as the larger neighbor, should take the initiative to restore dialogue and stabilize bilateral relations.

Police Headquarters has denied reports claiming that Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam has resigned. In an official statement issued on Sunday night, the headquarters confirmed that the news of his resignation is incorrect and requested everyone to refrain from spreading misinformation.

Earlier on Sunday, rumors circulated that IGP Baharul Alam had stepped down from his position. He assumed office on November 21, 2024, succeeding outgoing IGP Md. Moinul Islam. The government appointed him on a two-year contractual basis as the head of the Bangladesh Police.

The clarification from Police Headquarters aims to dispel confusion surrounding the leadership of the police force and maintain public trust in official communications.

AB Party Chairman Mojibur Rahman Manju has submitted a letter to the returning officer and Feni district administration alleging irregularities and violence during the election in the Feni-2 constituency. The letter, handed over on Sunday, February 16, by his chief election agent ANM Abdur Rahim, sought justice and remedies for alleged attacks, obstruction of campaign activities, and post-election violence. Several local political leaders from allied parties were present during the submission.

In the letter, Manju claimed that his campaign faced repeated obstacles across various unions, including unjust fines imposed by a magistrate, vandalism of campaign camps, verbal abuse of female workers, and threats to voters. Among 14 written complaints, he cited an attempted attack on him in Lemuya Union on election day, an attempted murder of his chief election agent, and vehicle vandalism. The letter also mentioned assaults on BNP activists, intimidation of voters, business closures, and incidents of cocktail attacks.

Manju demanded proper investigation and security for voters and workers supporting the ‘Eagle’ symbol. Copies of the letter were sent to the Election Commission, IGP, divisional commissioner, and Feni police superintendent.

BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman paid a courtesy visit to Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman at his residence in Bashundhara on Sunday, February 15, following the BNP’s sweeping victory in the 13th National Parliamentary Election. The meeting, described as a significant post-election gesture, was attended by BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Jamaat’s Nayeb-e-Ameer Dr. Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher, and Assistant Secretary General Ehsanul Mahbub Zubair. Dr. Shafiqur Rahman greeted Tarique Rahman with flowers during the meeting.

After the discussion, Dr. Taher told reporters that the meeting symbolized a qualitative change in national politics. He said both parties had jointly struggled against fascism and would now work together to build a new Bangladesh. Taher emphasized that Jamaat would cooperate with the government on issues of public welfare but would not join any national government, instead maintaining its role as a strong opposition.

The Jamaat chief also expressed hope that the government would pay attention to law and order issues raised during the meeting.

In Khulna, a previously abandoned office of the banned Awami League was reopened on Sunday, February 15, 2026, just two days after the national election. Witnesses reported that a national flag and portraits of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Hasina were displayed at the site. The reopening, led by TM Arif, joint secretary of Sonadanga Thana Awami League, quickly spread on social media, drawing crowds to the scene.

Local businesspeople confirmed that the office had remained deserted since August 2024, when it was vandalized and burned during the final days of a mass uprising. The sudden resumption of activity at the site has raised alarm among student groups. Ahmad Hamim Rahat, a coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, told Amader Desh that the organization remains temporarily banned by court order and that all political activities are suspended.

Rahat warned that such defiance could provoke renewed street protests by students against what he called subversive acts by the banned group.

Bangladesh’s Ministry of Public Administration has cancelled the remaining term of journalist Faisal Mahmud’s contractual appointment as Minister (Press) at the country’s High Commission in New Delhi. The order, issued on Sunday, February 15, states that the cancellation was made under Article 8 of the agreement signed between the government and Mahmud.

Faisal Mahmud, editor of Bangla Outlook, had been appointed to the position on September 24, 2024, for a two-year term following the fall of the Awami League government during the 2024 movement. At that time, the interim government made several changes in diplomatic positions, including at the Delhi mission.

The cancellation comes just before the formation of a new BNP-led government following its sweeping victory in the February 12 election, marking another administrative adjustment by the interim authority ahead of the transition of power.

AB Party Chairman Mojibur Rahman Manju held a post-election meeting with party leaders and activists at the party’s central office, where participants shared their experiences from the recent polls. The meeting, conducted by Joint General Secretary Altaf Hossain, featured speeches from senior leaders including Professor Dr. Ohab Minar and Advocate Abdullah Al Mamun Rana. Party members discussed irregularities, threats, and incidents of violence against their workers during the election.

Manju stated that despite being a new political organization, the AB Party had achieved significant progress by reaching the public. He highlighted the experience gained from the 11-party electoral alliance and emphasized the need for elected representatives to ensure good governance. Manju reaffirmed the party’s commitment to rights-based politics and national reform, thanking activists for their dedication during the campaign.

Leaders also discussed future organizational plans in light of the current political situation and pledged to strengthen the party’s activities nationwide.

BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman has called on party members and supporters to remain cautious so that political disputes do not turn into acts of revenge or hostility. He made the appeal on Sunday night through a post on the official Facebook page of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).

In his message, Tarique Rahman acknowledged that misunderstandings may have arisen among party members or between rival groups during election contests. However, he emphasized that such disagreements should not escalate into personal or political retaliation. His statement appeared to be aimed at maintaining unity and discipline within the party following recent electoral competition.

The post reflects an effort by the BNP leadership to prevent internal conflicts and to promote restraint among its members in the aftermath of election-related tensions.