BNP inches closer towards victory in Bangladesh's parliamentary election. (Photo: AFP)
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News1813-02-2026, 06:51

BNP Nears Landslide Victory in Bangladesh Polls; Tarique Rahman Set to Be PM

  • Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is headed for a decisive victory in the 2026 general election.
  • BNP, led by Tarique Rahman, has comfortably crossed the majority mark in the 300-member Jatiya Sangsad.
  • Media tallies show BNP won over 200 seats, while Jamaat-e-Islami secured 62 seats.
  • The Election Commission is yet to make a formal announcement, with results still being processed.
  • Tarique Rahman, son of former PM Khaleda Zia, is expected to become the next Prime Minister.

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