The latest elections in Bangladesh have delivered a decisive victory for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), marking a significant shift in the country’s political landscape. With the outcome, Tarique Rahman is poised to emerge as the central figure of the new government.
The BNP secured a two-thirds majority, winning 209 of the 297 contested seats. The party’s strong performance is particularly notable after it was barred from participating in the 2024 elections.
Meanwhile, the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, which had been seeking a political comeback, won 69 seats. The Awami League, led by former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, did not contest the polls.
The BNP’s victory formally ends the Awami League’s 15-year rule, following the collapse of its government in August 2024. The result also paves the way for Bangladesh’s first male prime minister in two decades.
Among the declared winners across constituencies:
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Netrakona 1 – Barrister Kaiser Kamal (BNP)
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Moulvibazar 3 – Nasser Rahman (BNP)
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Kushtia 3 – Md Amir Hamza (Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami)
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Khagrachhari 1 – Abdul Wuduh Bhuiyan (BNP)
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Cox’s Bazar 4 – Shahjahan Chowdhury (BNP)
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Rangpur 4 – Akhtar Hossain (National Citizens Party – NCP)
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Chattogram 11 – Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury (BNP)
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Dhaka 19 – Dewan Mohammad Salahuddin (BNP)
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Barguna 1 – Md Ali Ullah (Islamic Andolon Bangladesh)
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Barishal 1 – Zahir Uddin Swapan (BNP)
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Bhola 1 – Andalib Rahman (BNP)
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Patuakhali 2 – Md Shafiqul Islam (Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami)
Officials said the counting and certification process is continuing for remaining seats.
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