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Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairman and election candidate Tarique Rahman (L) greets his supporters as leaves his residence in Dhaka on February 13, 2026 a day after Bangladesh's general election. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) claimed a thumping win on February 13 in the first elections held since a deadly 2024 uprising, with leader Tarique Rahman poised to become prime minister. (Photo by MUNIR UZ ZAMAN / AFP)
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Firstpost•13-02-2026, 17:56

BNP Sweeps Bangladesh Elections 2026: Tarique Rahman Leads Party to Power

  • •Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, secures early gains in 2026 parliamentary elections.
  • •These elections are the first since the overthrow of Sheikh Hasina's government after the July 2024 protests.
  • •BNP chief Tarique Rahman wins Dhaka-17 and Bogra-6 constituencies.
  • •BNP leads in over 175 seats, with Jamaat ahead in 30, surpassing the 151-seat simple majority.
  • •Official results from the Elections Commission of Bangladesh are expected by Friday.
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