Directive conveyed by BNP chairman’s press secretary

Delay in announcing outcomes in certain seats raises questions, he says

People from all sections of life -- women, men, young and old -- voted yesterday as the country held its first parliamentary election since the 2024 uprising, with 173 million citizens seeking a return to democracy after years of turmoil and autocratic rule.

Ganosamhati Andolon wins one seat; independent candidate wins another

Election Commission succeeded in delivering credible election, he says

Approximately 400 international observers, 200 foreign journalists monitor polls

Result suspended until disposal of appeal over BNP candidate’s eligibility

Margin of victory stands at 97,819 votes

Tarique unofficially won from Dhaka-17 and Bogura-6, he says

BNP chairman secures 216,284 votes

Office of the returning officer has published preliminary results

His closest contender was Jamaat's Golam Rabbani

Independent candidate congratulates BNP alliance’s pick on social media

Jamaat trailing in four of these

Nasir gets 74,289 votes from 88 out of 111 centres

Secures decisive victory over Jamaat-backed candidate across three upazilas

In only one constituency, the Jamaat candidate is ahead by a narrow margin

Results from 45 out of 151 polling centres have been disclosed

BNP candidate Manjur Elahi (paddy sheaf symbol) is leading with 29,497 votes

Sheikh Manjurul Haque leads with a big margin