Bangladesh's Nationalist Party (BNP) secured a landslide victory in the country's first election since the 2024 uprising that ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, according to unofficial results confirmed on Friday, February 13, 2026. The BNP, led by Tarique Rahman, is now poised to form the next government, marking a significant shift in the nation's political landscape.
The election, held on February 12, saw the BNP win a majority, crossing the 151-seat threshold needed for a majority in parliament. Unofficial results indicated the party secured 209 seats, as reported by Al Jazeera. This victory comes after the July 2024 mass uprising that removed the former governing Awami League from power, which was banned from participating in the recent election. Tarique Rahman, the son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, is set to become the country's next prime minister. Rahman had returned to Bangladesh in December after 17 years in self-exile in London, as stated by Sky News.
The BNP's win signals a potential for stability following the tumultuous events of the past few years. The election was considered historic, as it represented the first opportunity for the country to elect a government since the student-led uprising. BNP officials expressed their expectation to form a government, according to Al Jazeera.
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