Zainul Islam, the candidate representing the 'Dharipalla' symbol, has won the Dhaka-4 parliamentary seat by a margin of nearly three thousand votes. According to the final results announced at 4:30 a.m. by Dhaka Divisional Commissioner and Returning Officer Sharaf Uddin Ahmad Chowdhury, Zainul Islam secured 77,367 votes, while his closest rival, Tanvir Ahmed of the 'Dhaner Shish' symbol, received 74,447 votes.

The announcement marks the conclusion of the vote count for Dhaka-4, confirming Zainul Islam’s victory in a closely contested race. The results were officially declared by the election authorities following the completion of counting procedures.

The report also mentioned other election outcomes, including significant wins by seven female candidates and a large-margin victory for Hummam Quader, while BNP’s Aminul lost his race. These results reflect a diverse outcome across constituencies in the parliamentary election.

Ishraq Hossain, the candidate of the 'Dhaner Shish' symbol, has won the Dhaka-6 parliamentary seat by a significant margin. The final results were announced at around 4:30 a.m. on Thursday night by Dhaka Divisional Commissioner and Returning Officer Sharaf Uddin Ahmad Chowdhury. According to the official count, Ishraq Hossain secured 78,850 votes, while his nearest rival, Abdul Mannan, the 'Dharipalla' symbol candidate, received 55,697 votes.

The announcement confirms Ishraq Hossain’s decisive victory in the constituency, marking a clear lead over his opponent. The results were part of the broader parliamentary election process, which also saw several other notable outcomes, including victories by multiple candidates across different constituencies.

The final declaration by the returning officer concludes the counting process for Dhaka-6, establishing Ishraq Hossain as the elected representative for the area.

South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) has informed lawmakers that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears to be preparing to designate his daughter, Kim Ju Ae, as his successor. The agency raised its earlier assessment of the teenager being the “most likely successor,” according to details shared by South Korean politicians Park Seon-won and Lee Seong-gwon after a closed-door briefing in Seoul. Lee said Kim Ju Ae’s presence has been increasingly highlighted at major national events, including Armed Forces Day and visits to the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, and that she has begun expressing opinions on some policies.

Yonhap News Agency reported that if Kim Ju Ae attends or receives a title at the ruling Workers’ Party congress later this month, speculation about her succession will intensify. Very little is known about her, though she is believed to be in her teens. Her first public appearance was in 2022 at a missile test, and she has since accompanied her father to multiple state events, including a military parade in Beijing.

The NIS also briefed lawmakers that Kim Jong Un is overseeing the development of a large submarine capable of carrying up to 10 submarine-launched ballistic missiles, possibly powered by a nuclear reactor.

Preliminary results from a national referendum in Bangladesh show a strong lead for the 'Yes' side, according to data compiled by the Election Commission and local returning officers. As of 2 a.m. on February 13, 2026, 75.34 percent of votes counted were in favor of 'Yes', while 24.66 percent were 'No'. Partial results have been received from several constituencies in Dhaka and other districts.

In Dhaka, partial counts from constituencies including Dhaka-5, Dhaka-6, Dhaka-14, Dhaka-17, and Dhaka-18 show consistent 'Yes' majorities. Outside the capital, Netrokona, Comilla-1, Mymensingh-7, and Mymensingh-11 also reported 'Yes' leads, while Khagrachhari showed a narrow 'No' advantage. The Election Commission confirmed that results were still being collected from remaining centers across 299 parliamentary constituencies.

The report indicates that the 'Yes' vote is ahead nationwide, though full results are pending. The Election Commission is expected to continue releasing updates as more centers report their counts.

Voting in all four parliamentary constituencies of Patuakhali district concluded peacefully and festively on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Polling took place continuously from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with voters present at the centers after the official closing time also allowed to cast their ballots. Counting began after a short break. Although voter turnout was initially low in the morning, participation increased steadily throughout the day, with men, women, and youth taking part enthusiastically.

According to results released by the BNP media cell by midnight, the BNP secured victories in three constituencies, while Jamaat-e-Islami won one. In Patuakhali-01, BNP’s Air Vice Marshal (Retd.) Altaf Hossain Chowdhury received 150,915 votes, defeating Islami Andolan Bangladesh’s Firoz Alam, who got 57,690. In Patuakhali-02, Jamaat’s Dr. Muhammad Shafiqul Islam Masud won with 99,738 votes, ahead of BNP’s Shahidul Islam Talukder with 72,195. In Patuakhali-03, BNP’s Nurul Haque Nur won with 96,666 votes, and in Patuakhali-04, BNP’s ABM Mosharraf Hossain secured 123,334 votes.

The overall election atmosphere in Patuakhali was described as festive and peaceful, with spontaneous participation from voters of all ages.

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) achieved a landslide victory in the February 12 parliamentary election, winning two-thirds of the seats and gaining the mandate to form a government on its own. According to results announced from the central level, BNP won 207 out of 296 declared constituencies, while the Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party alliance secured 77 seats, including six for the National Citizens Party (NCP). Independent candidates won seven seats. The election was held alongside a national referendum, in which over 75 percent of votes reportedly supported the ‘Yes’ option.

The 13th parliamentary election was conducted peacefully across 299 constituencies, with voting suspended in Sherpur-3 due to a candidate’s death. Voter turnout was 61 percent, according to the Election Commission. BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman contested two constituencies—Bogura-6 and Dhaka-17—and won both, while Jamaat Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman won in Dhaka-15. Interim government Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus praised the election as the most peaceful and festive in the country’s history.

BNP expressed gratitude to the Election Commission, armed forces, and law enforcement agencies for ensuring a fair election, while Jamaat described it as a unique event in Bangladesh’s political history.

Zainul Islam, the candidate of the Dāripalla symbol, has been declared the winner in the Dhaka-4 constituency by a margin of nearly three thousand votes. According to the final results announced at 4:30 a.m. by Dhaka Divisional Commissioner and Returning Officer Sharaf Uddin Ahmad Chowdhury, Zainul Islam received 77,367 votes, while his closest rival, Tanvir Ahmed of the Dhaner Shish symbol, secured 74,447 votes.

The announcement marks the conclusion of vote counting in Dhaka-4, where competition between the two candidates remained close. The results were made public early on February 13, 2026, confirming Zainul Islam’s narrow but decisive victory.

The report also mentioned other results from nearby constituencies, including BNP candidates winning in Dhaka-1 and Dhaka-2, and noted a high turnout of female voters in Dhaka-9.

Jahangir Hossain, the candidate of Dhaner Shish, has won the Dhaka-18 parliamentary seat according to the final results announced early on February 13, 2026. He secured 144,715 votes, defeating his nearest rival Ariful Islam of Shapla Koli, who received 111,297 votes. The results were confirmed at 4 a.m. by Dhaka Divisional Commissioner and Returning Officer Sharaf Uddin Ahmad Chowdhury.

The announcement marks the conclusion of the Dhaka-18 election, where competition centered between the Dhaner Shish and Shapla Koli candidates. The official declaration by the returning officer confirmed Jahangir Hossain’s victory margin of over 33,000 votes.

The result adds to a series of constituency outcomes being reported across the country, reflecting ongoing trends in party performances as final tallies are released.

In the preliminary unofficial results of the 13th National Parliamentary Election, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Md. Abdul Wareth has won the Gaibandha-5 (Saghata–Fulchhari) constituency. He contested with the 'scales' symbol and secured 87,913 votes. His nearest rival, BNP candidate Md. Faruk Alam Sarkar, who ran with the 'paddy sheaf' symbol, received 72,741 votes. Abdul Wareth achieved victory by a margin of 15,172 votes.

According to the report, the constituency had a total of 381,753 registered voters, including 189,796 men and 191,954 women. Approximately 57 percent of voters cast their ballots. The voting process was reported to have taken place peacefully throughout the day, with no major untoward incidents recorded, thanks to the vigilance of law enforcement agencies.

Officials noted that these results are preliminary and unofficial. The final results will be announced by the Bangladesh Election Commission after official verification.

International observers have lauded Bangladesh’s democratic process during the country’s 13th national parliamentary election, held on February 13, 2026. David Dreier, head of the U.S.-based International Republican Institute (IRI) observation team and a former U.S. congressman, described the election as free, fair, and festive after visiting the Manarat International School and College polling center in Dhaka. He noted the orderly environment and spontaneous participation of voters.

Nighat Siddiqui, Director General of Pakistan’s Election Commission, also characterized the election atmosphere as positive and sincere. After visiting several polling centers, she observed that voters were casting ballots enthusiastically, with strong participation from women, youth, and elderly citizens. She praised the Election Commission of Bangladesh for its efficient management of the process.

According to the Election Commission, 394 international observers and 197 foreign journalists covered the election, while over one million security personnel were deployed to ensure smooth voting from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

BNP candidate Abul Khayer Bhuiyan has been unofficially declared the winner in the Lakshmipur-2 constituency, which includes Raipur and part of Sadar, during Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliamentary Election. He secured 145,913 votes, defeating his nearest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate S.U.M. Ruhul Amin Bhuiyan, who received 134,042 votes. The result was announced on Thursday night, February 12, by Assistant Returning Officer and Raipur Upazila Executive Officer Mehedi Hasan Kawsar after counting results from all 151 polling centers.

According to the Returning Officer’s office, the constituency had a total of 493,970 registered voters, including 254,407 men, 239,558 women, and five hijra voters. Abul Khayer Bhuiyan, a former three-time Member of Parliament for Lakshmipur-2, previously served as an adviser to the late BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. His closest competitor, Ruhul Amin Bhuiyan, is the district chief of Jamaat-e-Islami.

The unofficial result reinforces BNP’s presence in the region, with the final official declaration expected from the Election Commission following standard verification procedures.

BNP candidate and Narsingdi district BNP general secretary Manjur Elahi has been unofficially declared the winner in the Narsingdi-3 Shibpur constituency. He secured 81,415 votes under the paddy sheaf symbol, according to results reported on February 13, 2026. His closest rival, independent candidate Arif Ul Islam Mridha, supported by the Abdul Mannan Bhuiyan Council, received 45,401 votes with the duck symbol. The Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish candidate, Maulana Rakibul Islam, nominated by the 11-party alliance, obtained 24,968 votes with the rickshaw symbol.

The total number of registered voters in the Narsingdi-3 Shibpur constituency was reported as 280,929. The results were described as unofficial, pending formal confirmation. The report also mentioned other constituencies where BNP candidates achieved unofficial victories, including Dhaka-1 and Dhaka-2, while in Dhaka-4, Zainul Islam won under the scales symbol.

These outcomes reflect early trends in the ongoing election process, with several constituencies reporting unofficial results across the country.

In a tightly contested race in the Madaripur-1 (Shibchar) constituency, Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish and 11-party alliance-backed candidate Said Uddin Ahmad Hanzala secured victory over BNP candidate Nadira Akter by just 385 votes. The final result was determined by postal ballots after Nadira had led in most of the 102 polling centers. Nadira received 64,291 votes under the paddy sheaf symbol, while Hanzala initially had 63,511 under the rickshaw symbol.

The postal ballots changed the outcome, giving Hanzala 1,398 votes compared to Nadira’s 233. This brought Hanzala’s total to 64,909 votes and Nadira’s to 64,524. Independent candidate Kamal Zaman Molla came third with 36,564 votes. Other contenders included Akram Hossain of Islami Andolon with 6,205 votes and several minor candidates with fewer than 3,100 votes each.

Following his win, Hanzala described the result as a victory of truth and pledged to continue fighting for justice. The constituency saw a 55 percent voter turnout, with ten candidates, including BNP, Jatiya Party, and two BNP rebels, contesting the seat.

Professor Abu Taleb Mondol, the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami–nominated candidate and Pabna district amir, has been unofficially declared the winner in the Pabna-4 (Ishwardi-Atgharia) constituency during the 13th national parliamentary election. He defeated BNP’s candidate Habibur Rahman Habib by a margin of 3,683 votes. According to the announced results, Mondol, contesting under the scale symbol, received 137,675 votes, while Habib obtained 133,992 votes. Independent candidate Zakaria Pintu, running under the motorcycle symbol, secured 25,841 votes.

Voting took place peacefully from morning until 4:30 p.m. across 129 polling centers in Ishwardi and Atgharia, with 84 centers in Ishwardi and 45 in Atgharia. The election saw spontaneous voter turnout, with long queues reported throughout the day. The main contest was between Jamaat’s Abu Taleb Mondol, BNP’s Habibur Rahman Habib, and independent candidate Zakaria Pintu.

In his immediate reaction, Mondol described the victory as belonging to the people of Ishwardi and Atgharia and expressed his intention to work collectively for local development. Supporters celebrated the result following the announcement.

Islami Andolan Bangladesh has secured its first-ever seat in the national parliament by winning the Barguna-1 constituency. The party’s candidate, Md. Oli Ullah, who contested under the hand fan symbol, was unofficially declared elected after defeating BNP’s district convener Nazrul Islam Molla, who ran under the paddy sheaf symbol, by a margin of 4,175 votes. According to the announced results, Oli Ullah received 138,512 votes, while his closest rival Molla obtained 134,336 votes.

The Barguna-1 constituency, comprising Barguna Sadar, Amtali, and Taltali upazilas, has a total of 519,459 registered voters, including 259,097 men and 260,351 women. Additionally, 37,960 new voters were added to the rolls, and there were 6,298 postal voters. This victory marks the first time Islami Andolan Bangladesh will have representation in the national parliament.

The result signifies a new milestone for the party, which had not previously won a parliamentary seat since its formation.