BNP Wins Bangladesh Election 2026 with Two-Thirds Majority

BNP wins Bangladesh Election 2026 with a clear victory and the party secured a two-thirds majority in the 13th general elections.

Reports from Reuters, quoting local media, confirmed that BNP and its allies won 212 out of 300 seats based on unofficial results.

The Jamaat-e-Islami alliance won 70 seats. The National Citizen Party managed to secure only five seats.

Officials reported a voter turnout of 60 percent. Vote counting is still ongoing.

Tarique Rahman Likely Next Prime Minister

BNP leader Tarique Rahman won both of his contested seats. Many people now expect him to become the next Prime Minister of Bangladesh.

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He urged supporters to avoid rallies and celebrations, and asked them to offer special prayers instead.

Tarique Rehman said law and order remains his top priority. He also promised to focus on women, who make up half of the country’s population.

Jamaat-e-Islami Accepts Defeat

Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman accepted the election results. He said his party would move forward with positive politics instead of opposition-based politics.

Seven Women Win Seats

Seven women won seats in this election. Six women secured victory on BNP tickets. One candidate won as an independent.

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Their success marks an important step toward greater female participation in politics.

Sheikh Hasina Criticizes Elections

Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is currently in India, called the elections a drama.

Her party ruled the country for nearly 15 years. Public dissatisfaction with her government led to strong protests in August 2024.

Pakistan Congratulates Bangladesh

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Tarique Rahman on behalf of the people and government of Pakistan.

He praised the successful conduct of the elections. He expressed hope for stronger bilateral ties and regional stability in South Asia.

Election Commission Responds

Chief Election Commissioner A M M Nasir Uddin said the commission ensured transparent and credible elections.

He clarified that unofficial numbers shown on TV are not final. Only results published in the official gazette hold legal status.

He assured the public and media that no hidden agenda or manipulation took place.

US Ambassador Sends Congratulations

The US Ambassador to Bangladesh, Brent T. Christensen, congratulated BNP and Tarique Rahman on their historic victory.

He said the United States looks forward to working together for shared goals of security and prosperity.

Official Results Still Pending

Official results show BNP wins Bangladesh Election 2026 and has secured 100 seats so far. The party needs 151 seats to form the government. Final numbers are still pending.

However, local media and global observers expect political stability after these elections.

Bangladesh has a population of over 175 million people. The outcome of the Bangladesh Election 2026 may shape the country’s future political direction and regional role.