BNP wins Bangladesh election 2026

BNP wins nearly half the votes, Jamaat a third

The BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami recorded significant gains in vote share and seats compared to 1991, each rising by nearly 20 percentage points.
16 February 2026, 03:41 AM

13th Jatiya Sangsad MPs: Two-thirds are first-timers

The new parliament will feature a significant number of new faces, with first‑time lawmakers set to take up the roles of both the leader of the House and the opposition leader for the first time in the country’s history.
16 February 2026, 03:30 AM

Tarique trying to balance fresh faces with old hands

By carefully choosing candidates for key posts, BNP seeks to build a competent, controversy‑free cabinet that will send a positive message to the people, party insiders said.
16 February 2026, 03:13 AM

The weight of a supermajority in parliament

Large mandates are usually treated as moments of political triumph. In institutional terms, however, they are something else: a change in the conditions under which power operates.
16 February 2026, 00:00 AM
15 February 2026, 21:37 PM

A chance to break the cycle of retribution

Rahman is inheriting a fragile economy and institutions weakened by partisanship.
15 February 2026, 19:37 PM

The likely PM’s first crucial challenge

Choose cabinet with utmost care, for it may determine success or failure
15 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Tarique Rahman's press briefing

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman is holding a press conference following the party’s landslide victory in the 13th Parliamentary Election.
14 February 2026, 15:46 PM

Bangladesh has spoken. Now it’s time to deliver

Bangladesh’s most consequential election, held on Thursday, would change the course of politics in the country.
14 February 2026, 15:45 PM

A message to BNP

When women feel empowered and protected, the whole country becomes stronger
14 February 2026, 12:40 PM

Yunus congratulates Tarique on BNP’s landslide win in 13th national election

Chief adviser praises democratic transition, expresses hope for national unity and development under BNP leadership
14 February 2026, 11:37 AM

BNP’s long march back to power

The 13th national election will be remembered as the one when voters reclaimed their franchise.
14 February 2026, 03:25 AM

Tarique pulls off a stunning sweep

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman is set to become the next prime minister after his party swept to a stunning landslide in yesterday’s peaceful and festive election, winning more than two-thirds of the parliamentary seats.
14 February 2026, 03:21 AM

Landslides, close calls define the election

The results of the 13th national election reveal a striking mix of nail-biting contests and easy rides.
14 February 2026, 02:59 AM

New govt likely to be sworn in on Monday or Tuesday

The government is making all-out preparation to conduct swearing-in for MPs-elect after gazette notification within a day or two and the oath-taking of BNP-led government as the interim administration wants to hand over power at the earliest.
14 February 2026, 02:57 AM

V for Victory, V for Valentine: A mandate is not a licence

It’s perhaps divine timing that V-Day falls just after the confirmation of election results, marked by the public’s overwhelming support for the party at the top and the strengthening of support bases for the parties in second place.
14 February 2026, 01:32 AM

We have documents showing result sheets were tampered with: Jamaat ameer

11-party alliance alleges manipulation of vote results
13 February 2026, 23:17 PM

BNP’s landslide victory marks a turning point in politics

Bangladesh renews its democratic journey following its 13th parliamentary election.
13 February 2026, 20:15 PM

Heavyweight contenders notch commanding victories nationwide

Unofficial results show BNP, NCP, Jamaat and independents securing large margins across constituencies
13 February 2026, 14:20 PM

Fakhrul vows zero tolerance for crime after ‘BNP's landslide victory’

BNP secretary general says no leader will be spared if party’s reputation is tarnished phases
13 February 2026, 14:06 PM