Articles tagged with "Elections in Bangladesh 2026"

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Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman speaks at an electoral rally at the Padua ACM High School ground in Lohagara, Chattogram, on February 02, 2026. (Photo: BSS/File)

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami chief recognizes 'overall outcome' of election

The announcement comes hours after the country's Election Commission officially published the gazette notification of the 13th National Elections, confirming the results and listing 297 newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs).

February 14, 2026

Bangladesh Nationalist Party wins election: Official results

According to Election Commission figures, the BNP alliance wins 212 seats, compared with 77 for the Jamaat-e-Islami–led alliance; voter turnout stands at 59%, and a referendum on a sweeping democratic charter is endorsed by 60% of voters.

February 13, 2026

BD chief adviser’s aide says political parties show enthusiasm for polls

Ali Riaz, special assistant to chief adviser Muhammad Yunus, has said participation of more than 50 political parties in the parliamentary elections reflects their enthusiasm, pointing out that New Delhi has not been able to recognize the change in Bangladesh.

February 12, 2026