The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) suffered defeats in two of its long-held strongholds, Rajshahi-1 (Tanore-Godagari) and Rajshahi-4 (Bagmara), while failing to secure expected vote margins in four other constituencies, according to results reported on February 15, 2026. Jamaat-e-Islami candidates Mujibur Rahman and Dr. Abdul Bari Sardar won the two lost seats, receiving 171,786 and 118,248 votes respectively. BNP candidates won in Rajshahi-2, 3, 5, and 6 but with lower-than-anticipated margins, prompting concern among local leaders.

Grassroots BNP leaders attributed the poor performance to weak organizational coordination, internal factionalism, and inadequate central guidance during the campaign. Several local leaders admitted that many workers were inactive on election day, reducing voter turnout in BNP’s favor. Political observers described the results as a major setback for the party in a region historically considered its base.

Analysts Anwar Hossain and Taufiq Ahmed said the outcome signals that BNP can no longer rely solely on traditional vote banks. They warned that without rapid organizational reform and stronger grassroots engagement, similar results could follow in future elections.

Incidents of violence have erupted across Bangladesh following the national election, with reports of attacks on homes, families, and businesses of Jamaat-e-Islami and 11-party alliance members. Jamaat has alleged that activists of the BNP, the party poised to form the next government after a sweeping victory, are responsible for at least 21 violent incidents on election night. The violence has caused widespread concern among grassroots supporters and voters linked to the alliance.

Jamaat Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman strongly condemned the attacks and urged party members to stand by affected families, collect evidence, and maintain a peaceful stance. He called on law enforcement to conduct impartial investigations and bring perpetrators to justice. The 11-party alliance held a meeting condemning the violence and warning of tougher decisions if attacks continue. A nationwide protest march has been announced for Monday afternoon from Baitul Mukarram North Gate in Dhaka.

According to Jamaat’s verified social media posts, incidents occurred in multiple districts including Feni, Dinajpur, Khulna, and Comilla, involving arson, beatings, and vandalism allegedly by BNP activists.

Five candidates in the Dinajpur-6 constituency, covering Nawabganj, Birampur, Hakimpur, and Ghoraghat, lost their deposits in the 13th National Parliament Election and Referendum 2026. The information was confirmed by the district returning officer’s office. On Thursday night, February 12, after counting votes from 199 centers, Dinajpur Deputy Commissioner and Returning Officer Rafiqul Islam announced the unofficial results.

According to the returning office, the constituency had 410,612 registered voters, of whom 407,277 cast their ballots, with 401,188 valid votes recorded. Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) candidate Dr. A.Z.M. Zahid Hossain won with 205,118 votes, while his nearest rival, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Anwarul Islam, received 190,703 votes.

Under Election Commission rules, five candidates forfeited their deposits for failing to secure one-eighth of the total votes cast. They include independent candidates Md. Abdullah (418 votes, football symbol) and Shahnawaz Firoz Shuvo Shah (152 votes, horse symbol), BASAD’s Abdul Hakim (449 votes, ladder symbol), Jatiya Party’s Rezaul Haque (2,689 votes, plough symbol), and Islami Andolan Bangladesh’s Nur Alam Siddique (1,659 votes, hand fan symbol).

In the 13th parliamentary election, all candidates of Islami Andolan Bangladesh, led by the Charmonai Pir, lost their deposits in the Chattogram region. The party fielded candidates in 20 of the 23 constituencies but failed to secure the required one-eighth of total votes in any seat, as stipulated by the Election Commission. Most constituencies saw main contests between BNP and Jamaat candidates, while Islami Front and Khilafat Majlis outperformed Islami Andolan in several areas.

Vote data show Islami Andolan’s candidates received very low support across northern, southern, and metropolitan Chattogram, as well as in Cox’s Bazar and the Chittagong Hill Tracts. The highest vote count for the party in the region was 5,145 in Chattogram-3, far below the winning BNP candidate’s 72,579. In Chattogram-10, the party’s city leader Md. Jannatul Islam secured only 3,880 votes out of 492,442 registered voters.

Political analysts noted that the results raise questions about the party’s future strategy. Md. Jannatul Islam said people are power-hungry and do not understand Sharia, but expressed hope for future progress.

Khandaker Abu Ashfaq, the BNP candidate from Dhaka-1 (Dohar and Nawabganj), received the highest number of votes among all BNP winners in Dhaka district during the recently concluded 13th National Parliamentary Election. According to the official results, the constituency had 545,145 registered voters, with 299,523 votes cast. Ashfaq secured 172,402 votes, drawing significant attention and prompting local residents to express their desire to see him appointed as a minister in the newly formed government.

Local leaders and residents said Dohar and Nawabganj need experienced and visionary leadership for development. They described Ashfaq as a capable and dedicated politician who has long been active in strengthening local organizations and participating in social and development activities. Party members believe that if given a ministerial role, he could play an effective part in improving infrastructure, employment, education, and healthcare in the area.

Supporters expect that fulfilling his electoral pledges would accelerate the region’s overall development.

Professor Aslam Chowdhury, contesting under the paddy sheaf symbol, secured a decisive victory in the Chattogram-4 constituency (Sitakunda, Akbarshah, and Pahartali) during the national election held in February 2026. According to the official results, he received 142,674 votes, while his nearest rival, Anwar Siddique of the scales symbol, obtained 89,268 votes. The vote gap of 53,406 marks one of the largest margins in the constituency’s recent political history.

Under election law, candidates failing to secure at least one-eighth (12.5 percent) of the total valid votes forfeit their deposits. Seven candidates, including representatives from the Gono Odhikar Parishad, Jonosonghoti Andolon, Bangladesh Nezame Islam Party, Islami Andolon Bangladesh, Communist Party of Bangladesh, Bangladesh Supreme Party, and Bangladesh Islami Front, failed to meet this threshold.

Local political analysts noted that Aslam Chowdhury’s strong grassroots organization, coordinated campaign strategy, and effective voter mobilization contributed to his success, while smaller parties’ limited organizational presence and weak voter bases were reflected in their poor results.

Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir has strongly condemned an alleged incident of rape and assault in Hatiya, Noakhali, reportedly carried out after local elections. In a statement issued on Saturday night, the organization’s central president Nurul Islam and secretary general Sibgatullah denounced the attack, which allegedly occurred on February 13 in Chanandi Union. According to the statement, local BNP activists assaulted a woman and her husband over political differences related to voting symbols, calling the act a grave violation of human rights.

The Shibir leaders further alleged that post-election violence has spread across the country, targeting opposition supporters through attacks, arson, and intimidation. They claimed that at least three people have been killed and around 1,500 injured in various districts, including Munshiganj, Bagerhat, and Mymensingh. The statement accused BNP of a history of political violence and sexual assaults during previous elections and criticized the party for failing to take disciplinary action against perpetrators.

Shibir urged the government to ensure justice for the victims, provide security and compensation to affected families, and take effective measures to stop ongoing political violence nationwide.

In the recently held 13th National Parliamentary Election of Bangladesh, Islami Andolan Bangladesh failed to achieve the expected success despite extensive campaigning. The party fielded candidates in 253 constituencies but managed to win only one seat. Among the notable defeats were the three brothers of the party’s Amir and Charmonai Pir, Syed Rezaul Karim, who contested from different constituencies but all lost.

Senior Nayeb-e-Amir Syed Faizul Karim contested in Barishal-5 and Barishal-6, finishing second and third respectively. In Barishal-5, he received 93,528 votes, while BNP-supported candidate Mojibur Rahman Sarwar won with 131,431 votes. In Barishal-6, BNP’s Abul Hossain Khan secured victory with 81,087 votes, while Faizul Karim got 28,823. Another brother, Syed Ishaq Muhammad Abul Khayer, contested Barishal-4 and received 36,753 votes, losing to BNP’s Rajib Ahsan, who gained 128,322 votes.

In Dhaka-4, Maulana Syed Mosaddeq Billah, another brother and a presidium member of Islami Andolan, received only 6,518 votes, resulting in forfeiture of his security deposit. Jamaat’s Syed Zainul Abedin won the seat with 77,367 votes.

The National Citizens Party (NCP) has alleged that a woman in Noakhali’s Hatiya was raped and her husband beaten after voting for the party’s ‘Shapla Koli’ symbol. In a statement issued late Saturday by NCP office member Sadia Farzana Dinar, the party said the attack occurred on the night of February 13 at Dhanashiri Ashrayan Project in Chanandi Union. NCP described the assault as a heinous act of political terrorism and claimed that local administration has yet to take visible action. The victim was admitted to Noakhali General Hospital.

The NCP further alleged that over the past three days, homes of at least 500 party activists in Hatiya were attacked, looted, and vandalized, leaving many injured. The party accused groups linked to BNP supporters of involvement and criticized the BNP leadership for remaining silent. NCP announced four demands, including an impartial judicial investigation, arrest and exemplary punishment of perpetrators, protection and compensation for victims, and strengthened law enforcement oversight.

The party also held a protest rally in Dhaka late Friday night condemning the violence and calling for immediate administrative intervention.

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.