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.

A man named Shakir, aged 42, was allegedly beaten to death on Friday night in Doati village of Kachua upazila, Chandpur. The incident occurred near a fish project owned by Bikash Chandra Sarkar, reportedly due to a long-standing dispute. Shakir’s wife, Rozina, filed a murder case with Kachua Police Station naming ten individuals. Police have arrested two suspects, Bikash Chandra Sarkar and Sohrab Mia, in connection with the case.

According to the case statement, Shakir was called to the site by Bikash and his employee Sohrab, where he was attacked with local weapons and sustained severe injuries. Locals rescued him and took him to Kachua Upazila Health Complex, where doctors declared him dead. Shakir’s mother and daughter claimed he was killed in a premeditated attack led by Bikash.

Kachua Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mohammad Borhan Uddin confirmed that the body was sent to Chandpur morgue for autopsy and later handed over to the family. Police operations are ongoing to arrest the remaining suspects.

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.

BNP leader Mosharraf Hossain M alleged that Jamaat activists in Shibganj, Chapainawabganj, vandalized their own houses and furniture after the national election. He made the claim on Saturday afternoon at a press conference organized by the BNP’s Ward No. 7 unit of Durlovpur Union at the Shibganj Press Club.

In a written statement, Mosharraf Hossain said that following the February 12 national election at Jagannathpur Government Primary School center, a provocative procession led by Jamaat activist Babor Ali was carried out in the Jagannathpur area. Stones were allegedly thrown at BNP activists from the procession. The next morning, February 13, Jamaat activists again chanted provocative slogans at Jagannathpur Bazar, and when attempts were made to calm the situation, Babor Ali’s group allegedly launched a sudden attack, injuring 8–10 BNP activists who later received hospital treatment.

Mosharraf Hossain further claimed that Jamaat members damaged their own property to falsely blame BNP. He also stated that Babor Ali and his family members were not involved in BNP politics.

The Ministry of Public Administration of Bangladesh has cancelled the remaining contractual tenure of Cabinet Secretary Dr. Sheikh Abdur Rashid. The decision was announced on Saturday, February 14, 2026, through a circular issued by the ministry’s Contract and Foreign Recruitment Branch. The order, signed by Senior Assistant Secretary Mohammad Mamun Shibli, stated that the appointment made under the October 8, 2024 notification was being terminated in the public interest with immediate effect.

The directive has already been implemented, and all relevant offices and departments have been notified. Dr. Sheikh Abdur Rashid had been appointed to the key administrative post following the student and public uprising of July–August 2024, which led to significant political changes in the country.

The cancellation marks a major reshuffle in the top level of the administration as the interim government nears the end of its tenure, signaling further possible changes in senior bureaucratic positions.

An eleven-party alliance led by Jamaat-e-Islami is preparing to call for a protest in Dhaka against post-election violence across Bangladesh. According to sources, the demonstration is expected to begin next Monday after the Asr prayer from the north gate of Baitul Mukarram mosque. The liaison committee of the alliance made a preliminary decision on the program during a meeting on Saturday evening, though the announcement has not yet been made official.

Following the meeting, Jamaat-e-Islami Assistant Secretary General and alliance coordinator Dr. Hamidur Rahman Azad said the participants expressed strong condemnation and concern over the nationwide violence following the election. He stated that if what he described as fascist behavior does not stop, the alliance will be compelled to launch a movement. Azad added that a program has already been drafted and will be announced after approval from top leaders.

Reports cited in the meeting indicate that homes, businesses, and families linked to Jamaat and the alliance have been attacked in several areas. Jamaat’s verified Facebook page listed at least 21 incidents of violence on election night, with allegations that supporters of the BNP were responsible.

In the 13th National Parliamentary Election, four candidates in the Bhola-3 (Tazumuddin-Lalmohan) constituency lost their security deposits after failing to secure one-eighth of the total votes cast. According to the district returning office, six candidates contested the seat, where BNP Standing Committee member Major (Retd.) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed Bir Bikram won with 145,990 votes. His nearest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami-backed 11-party alliance BDP candidate Muhammad Nizamul Haque Nayeem, received 57,351 votes.

The constituency had 388,550 registered voters, with 212,153 valid votes and 5,748 invalid ballots recorded across 120 polling centers, of which results from 119 centers were received. The forfeited candidates include Maulana Kamal Uddin (Plough) with 789 votes, Advocate Rahmat Ullah Selim (Helicopter) with 508 votes, and Tayebur Rahman (Truck) with 260 votes. Maulana Mosleh Uddin (Hand Fan) received 7,255 votes.

The report also noted that National Party’s Maulana Kamal Hossain had previously lost his deposit in the 12th parliamentary election as well.

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Tarique Rahman is scheduled to meet Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman and National Citizens Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam following the party’s victory in the 13th National Parliamentary Election. According to BNP media wing member Shamsuddin Didar, Tarique Rahman will visit Shafiqur Rahman’s residence in Dhaka’s Bashundhara residential area at 7 p.m. on Sunday, followed by a visit to Nahid Islam’s home in Badda at 8 p.m.

The BNP media wing stated that the meetings are part of what it described as a gesture of “positive politics.” The party has also confirmed that communication has been established with both leaders regarding the upcoming visits.

The visits mark Tarique Rahman’s first direct engagement with these political figures since the election, signaling BNP’s effort to maintain cordial relations with allied and like-minded political groups.