Referendum turnout 60.26 per cent; BNP wins 209 seats, Jamaat 68, NCP 6

The announcement of results in the 13th national parliamentary election is ongoing. Unofficial results of 291 constituencies had been received until 1:30 pm on Friday.

Results of all 20 constituencies in Dhaka have been declared. Of them, BNP candidates have won in 13 constituencies in Dhaka, while candidates of the 11-party electoral alliance have won in 7 constituencies. Among them, a candidate of the National Citizen Party has won in one constituency. Read here

Voting in the 13th parliamentary election and referendum began at 7:30am.

Polling is being held in 299 constituencies today. Voting in Sherpur–3 has been suspended following the death of a candidate.

Correspondents of Prothom Alo reported that voters have been lining up at various centres since morning to cast their ballots. Members of the armed forces and other law enforcement agencies have been deployed to provide security at polling stations.

Voting will continue until 4:30 pm. However, voters who are in line at that time will still be allowed to cast their ballots.

More than 127.7 million voters are eligible to vote in the 13th parliamentary election held after the July mass uprising.

A total of 50 registered political parties are participating in the election. There are 2,028 candidates in total, including 273 independents.

Voters began arriving at polling centres from early Thursday morning to cast their ballots in the 13th National Parliamentary Election and referendum. As the hours passed, the presence of voters outside the centres steadily increased.

A visit to several polling stations in Dhaka–11 constituency, comprising parts of Rampura, Badda, Bhatara, and Hatirjheel in the capital, showed similar scenes from dawn.

In this constituency, BNP candidate M A Quayum is contesting with the party’s electoral symbol, the paddy sheaf. Nahid Islam, convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP) and a candidate backed by the 11-party electoral alliance, is also in the race, contesting with the Shapla Koli (water lily bud) symbol. Fazlay Bari Masud is the candidate from Islami Andolan Bangladesh in the seat.

Gazipur-2 has the largest electorate in the 13th national parliamentary election, with a total of 804,333 registered voters. By contrast, Jhalakathi-1 has the smallest electorate, with 228,431 voters.

A mobile court has fined four people Tk 50,000 in Raiganj upazila of Sirajganj for violating the election code of conduct.

Following the incident, Abul Khayer Sheikh, presiding officer of a polling centre in the area, has been withdrawn from duty.

Voting in the 13th parliamentary election has commenced. Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, secretary general of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), cast his ballot at the Thakurgaon Government Girls’ High School polling centre. He is contesting from the Thakurgaon-1 constituency.

Mirza Fakhrul arrived at the school premises shortly after 7:30 am today, Thursday. He then entered the polling booth and cast his vote. Afterwards, he spoke to members of the media.

Nahid Islam, the 11-party alliance candidate and convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP), cast his vote in the Dhaka-11 constituency on Thursday (12 February).

He voted at the AKM Rahmat Ullah University College polling centre in the Beraid area at around 8:00 am. He had arrived at the Badda-based centre around 7:50 am.

Several candidates are contesting the Dhaka-11 (Badda–Bhatara–Rampura) seat in the 13th parliamentary election. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has nominated MA Quayum for the constituency, while Nahid Islam is contesting as the candidate of the 11-party alliance.

Mia Golam Porwar, Secretary General of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, cast his vote at the West Shiromoni Government Primary School polling centre.

He embraced his mother after meeting her at the voting centre.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami ameer Shafiqur Rahman cast his vote at Monipur High School and College atin Dhaka.

No untoward incident has so far been reported from anywhere in the country as voting in the 13th parliamentary election is underway across the country today, Thursday.

There was a crowd of voters in front of the Sofipur Malek Chowdhury Memorial Girls’ High School polling centre in Kaliakair upazila of Gazipur.

Amid the crowd, young voter Rahathul Islam stood in line with a mix of excitement, curiosity and pride. He had the opportunity to vote for the first time in this national election.

Rahathul Islam, a young voter from the Andarmanik area of the upazila, said, “I had been waiting for this day since I became eligible to vote. This is my first time casting a ballot. Not only did I vote for a candidate, I also had the chance to express my opinion in the referendum. It feels like I am part of an important national decision.”

Rahathul arrived at the centre early in the morning with members of his family. As a new voter, the polling environment was a unique experience for him. The security checks before entering, verifying the voter list and receiving the ballot paper — everything was new, but enjoyable.

After voting, Rahathul said with a smile, “I voted for my preferred candidate. I feel good to have voted in a peaceful environment. More young people should come out to vote — after all, we have to shape our own future.”

Eight candidates, including BNP nominee Md Mujibur Rahman and Jamaat-e-Islami’s Shah Alam Bakshi, are contesting from the Gazipur-1 constituency.

BNP standing committee member and candidate for Cox’s Bazar-1 (Chakaria–Pekua) constituency, Salahuddin Ahmed exercised his voting rights at the Pekua Government Model GMC Institution polling station in Sadar Union, Pekua upazila on Thursday.

He arrived at the polling station at 8:00 am on Thursday and cast his vote shortly after 8:30 am, having joined the queue of voters earlier.

About 5.42 per cent of votes were cast in the first hour at five polling centres located at Jatrabari Ideal School and College in the capital. The centres have a total of 14,074 registered voters.

The information was obtained around 8:30am on Thursday after speaking with five presiding officers.

The location hosts four male polling centres and one female centre.

Professor Mohsin Alam, presiding officer of male polling centre no. 31, told Prothom Alo that the centre has 3,512 voters, and 205 ballots were cast within the first hour.

During a visit to the centres, Prothom Alo reporters Nurul Amin and Rishad Mahmud Khan observed that CCTV cameras were installed in every polling centre, with presiding officers monitoring them from their rooms.

Agents or representatives of BNP candidate Md Nabi Ullah (sheaf of paddy symbol) and Jamaat-e-Islami’s Mohammad Kamal Hossain (balanced scale symbol) were present in all booths.

However, agents of Islami Andolan Bangladesh candidate Md Ibrahim (hand fan) and Bangladesh Labour Party candidate Md Golam Azam (pineapple) were absent in some booths.

Members of law enforcement agencies were stationed outside the centres, and police personnel were equipped with body-worn cameras. Although voter turnout was relatively low in the early morning, the presence of voters increased later.

Retired government employee Abdul Mannan cast his vote for the first time. He told Prothom Alo, “It feels good to have voted for the first time in my life. I did not face any problems while voting.”

Bobby Hajjaj, BNP candidate for Dhaka-13, has raised allegations of irregularities at the Mohammadpur Government College polling station in the capital.

He stated that the polling station shown on the election commission’s website does not correspond to the one voters are being directed to. According to Hajjaj, presiding officers are asking elderly voters to go to different centres, questioning why they should comply when they have come to the location they were shown and relied upon.

Gono Odhikar Parishad president Nurul Haque Nur, also a candidate at Patuakhali-3 constituency, cast his ballot at Galachipa Government Model High School.

BNP chairman Tarique Rahman's wife Zubaida Rahman cast her vote at Gulshan Model School and College centre around 9:45 am

Several voters faced difficulties at a women’s polling centre at Dhanmondi Government Girls’ School in the capital after discrepancies were found between voter numbers and the corresponding names and photographs on the voter list.

By around 8:15am on Thursday, eight voters had approached the presiding officer at the centre to report the issue. However, the presiding officer was unable to offer a solution.

Islami Andolan Bangladesh nayeb-e-ameer and Barishal-5 constituency candidate Mufti Syed Muhammad Faizul Karim cast his vote at Rupatali Government High School, Barishal on Thursday morning.

From receiving a signed ballot paper from the assistant presiding officer to casting it in the box after voting in the secret booth — the entire process is taking voters an average of about 2 minutes and 45 seconds. From entering the booth to depositing the ballot, the process takes just over one and a half minutes on average.

Voting in the 13^th National Parliament election and referendum is taking place today, Thursday. The above information was obtained by analysing the time taken by voters at a male polling centre at Mirpur University College in the capital in the morning.

At the same centre, some voters appeared confused about the referendum. Some were seen asking what the referendum ballot was for, what they were supposed to do with it, and where to cast it. According to some voters, this confusion has affected the time spent inside the polling station.

Meanwhile, at the Bangladesh–Korea Technical Training Centre in Dhaka-14 constituency, a total of 344 votes had been cast by 9:30am out of 2,799 registered voters — equivalent to 12.29 per cent.

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman voted in the 13^th National Parliament election and referendum today, Thursday, at the Gulshan Model High School and College polling centre in Gulshan-2, Dhaka.

Tarique Rahman is the BNP candidate for Dhaka-17, where this polling centre is located.

He arrived at the centre around 9:30 am. After casting his vote, he spoke to journalists around 9:45 am.

According to the Election Commission, Dhaka-17 has a total of 327,898 registered voters, including 170,116 men, 157,774 women, and 8 third-gender voters. The constituency has 124 polling centres.

Tarique Rahman’s competitors in this seat are: Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s S. M. Khaliduzzaman (Balanced scale), Jatiya Party (JaPa) candidate Atik Ahmed (plough), National Party (JP) candidate Tapu Raihan (Bicycle), Islami Andolan of Bangladesh’s Mohammad Ullah (Hand Fan), Bangladesh Jatiya Party’s Kamrul Hasan Nasim (Kathal), and independent candidate Anisuzzaman Khokon (Mayur).

Chief adviser of the interim government, professor Muhammad Yunus, cast his vote at the Gulshan Model School and College polling station in Dhaka on Thursday morning.

The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin said that the country has embarked on the journey of democracy. He made the remarks on Thursday around 9:30 a.m. after casting his vote at Iskaton Garden High School in Dhaka and speaking with journalists.

The CEC said, “We promised the nation that we would deliver a festive voting environment. Over the past few days, like during Eid, people have travelled by train, bus, and launch boats to their villages to vote in a celebratory atmosphere. People are voting with a festive spirit in the countryside.

After a long time, they are casting their votes joyfully. From the reports I have gathered through various sources, voting is taking place nationwide in a festive environment. Although there were minor disturbances outside some polling stations in a few places, they were resolved immediately.”

Chief adviser of the interim government, professor Muhammad Yunus, cast his vote at the Gulshan Model High School and College polling station in Dhaka.

After voting, he told journalists, “From today, we have the opportunity to create a new Bangladesh at every level. Let us celebrate this day as a birthday, a day-long festival.”

He further said, “Everyone should participate, and ensure they cast their votes in the referendum. While voting for candidates is important, the referendum is even more vital. I urge everyone to take part in the referendum so that we can build a new Bangladesh.”

“Today is a day of joy for all of Bangladesh—a day of liberation. The end of our nightmare, the beginning of new dreams. I extend my congratulations to everyone. Eid Mubarak,” the chief adviser added.

Independent candidate Tasnim Jara has alleged that her polling agents were forcibly removed from the polling station by the presiding officer at Dhaka-9.

Visiting the Khilgaon Model College polling centre on Thursday morning, she claimed that various pretexts were being used to prevent her agents from entering or to eject them.

“We are facing numerous obstacles. On various grounds, our polling agents are either denied entry or removed from the centre. False rules are being fabricated to justify this. Some are told, ‘They are not voters here,’ which is not a valid regulation. Female agents are being expelled from male centres. In some cases, it is said that phones can be brought in, but not used.”

Having left the NCP and now running as an independent candidate, Tasnim Jara commented, “My polling agents are being expelled, yet people inside are casting their votes. This is clearly unacceptable.”

During voting at a polling station in Gopalganj Sadar, a crude bomb was thrown, injuring three people, including two Ansar members. The incident occurred at the Reshma International School polling centre around 9:30 am on Thursday.

Sub-inspector Jahidul Islam, who is on duty at the polling station, said that voting had been proceeding peacefully until assailants threw the crude bomb from across a nearby canal.

He further said the explosion injured Ansar members Sukontha Majumdar and Jamal Hossain, as well as Amena Khanum, 14, the daughter of a voter from the Arambag area. All received primary treatment at a local clinic.

The blast partially damaged the main gate of the polling station. Police have collected evidence from the scene and deployed law enforcement personnel to maintain security at the centre.

Voter turnout has varied across the country during the 13th national parliamentary election and the referendum. In several locations, long queues of voters were seen even before polling officially began, while in other areas, turnout increased gradually as the day progressed.

Returning officers have reported that, so far, no major untoward incidents have been reported from any polling station.

Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman appealed to the electorate, saying, “I would like to request all respected voters to leave their homes without fear, go to their polling stations, and exercise their right to vote.”

He said this after casting his vote shortly after 10:30 am on Thursday at the Adamjee Cantonment College polling centre in Dhaka.

He later spoke briefly with journalists.

Approximately 20 per cent of votes were cast in the first four hours of voting across Sylhet’s six parliamentary constituencies.

District returning officer and deputy commissioner Md Sarwar Alam confirmed the information to Prothom Alo.

Voter turnout stood at 32.88 per cent across 32,789 polling centres as of 12:00 pm.

The information was disclosed to journalists at noon by election commission senior secretary Akhtar Ahmed.

Finance adviser to the interim government, Salehuddin Ahmed cast his vote at the Gulshan Model High School and College centre in the capital.

Speaking to reporters after voting, he said, “The presence of women at the centre is quite strong. That is very encouraging. With the exception of some minor disturbances in remote areas, voting is taking place peacefully.”

He further added, “I have come here to cast my vote after 17 years. It is quite an exhilarating experience.”

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) candidate for the Dhaka-8 constituency, Mirza Abbas has said that no engineered election result will be accepted.

He made the remarks to journalists today, Thursday, after casting his vote at Mirza Abbas Mohila Degree College.

Speaking at around 12:25 pm, Mirza Abbas said, “So far, the electoral environment is calm and satisfactory. However, voter turnout is low. It should have been higher.”

Responding to a question about his prospects of victory, he said, “Insha’Allah, I am 100 per cent hopeful. But no engineered result will be accepted. If there is any engineering, it will not be accepted. I have always expressed concern about vote rigging and result engineering; and I still do.”

Mahdi Amin, Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP) national election steering committee spokesperson and adviser to the party chairman, has said that the party’s victory in a free, fair and credible election is now assured.

He made the remarks at a press conference held at the BNP’s election steering committee office in Gulshan, Dhaka on Thursday afternoon.

Mahdi Amin stated that, after a prolonged period, people have been given the opportunity to reassert their right to vote.

“Through the restoration of this right, the BNP’s victory in a free, fair and acceptable election is becoming certain,” he said.

He alleged that, fearing defeat, rival political parties had instigated a number of undesirable and violent incidents in various places since last night.

“These organised incidents constitute clear violations of the electoral code of conduct,” he added.

Referring to reported irregularities and violence in several parts of the country, including Hatiya in Noakhali and Chauddagram in Cumilla, Mahdi Amin alleged, “We have already received complaints that our agents have been forced out in Hatiya. We have brought the matter to the attention of the authorities. In many instances, our rival political party is engaging in various forms of violence.”

Dhaka-8 constituency candidate Nasiruddin Patwary, representing the Jamaat-e-Islami–led 11-party electoral alliance, was met with chants of “bhua” (booing) when he arrived at a polling centre, triggering tensions that lasted around 10 to 15 minutes. The situation was eventually brought under control through army intervention, after which Patwary left the area by car.

The incident took place at around 12:00pm on Thursday at the Railway Government High School polling centre in Shahjahanpur, under the Dhaka-8 constituency.

As Patwary attempted to enter the centre, a group of leaders and activists supporting BNP candidate Mirza Abbas surrounded him and chanted “bhua” (booing).

With tensions escalating around Patwary, members of the army escorted him out of the area to restore order.

Statements from Patwary and Mirza Abbas regarding the incident were not immediately available.

A Khulna city BNP leader, Mohibuzzaman Kochi, 60, died after going to a polling centre in Khulna today, Thursday. The incident occurred around 9:00am at the Khulna Alia Madrasah polling centre. Mohibuzzaman Kochi was a former office secretary of the Khulna city BNP.

According to BNP allegations, Kochi had gone to cast his vote at the centre in the morning. When he objected to canvassing inside the centre, activists from rival Jamaat pushed him, causing him to fall. He reportedly hit his head after falling. He was later taken to a hospital where doctors on duty declared him dead.

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A man named Razzak Mia, 55, has reportedly died in Bhairab, Kishoreganj, allegedly after being chased by members of the law enforcement agencies.

The incident occurred in the vicinity of the Aganagar Dakkhinpara Government Primary School polling centre in Aganagar union of the upazila.

According to family members, he left home in the morning after breakfast, saying he was going to cast his vote. At around 11:00 am, he exited the polling centre after voting and later sat at the residence of Khairul Islam, former member of Ward No. 2 of the Aganagar Union Parishad, adjacent to the centre.

According to witnesses around 11:30 am, a vehicle carrying law enforcement personnel arrived at the scene. Upon disembarking, officers attempted to disperse individuals gathered outside the centre and reportedly struck several people with batons. At that time, Razzak Mia was trying to flee the area. He suddenly collapsed to the ground. He was subsequently rescued and taken to the Bhairab Upazila Health Complex.

Kishore Kumar Dhar, Upazila Health and Family Planning Officer, said Razzak Mia was brought to the hospital dead. No visible injury marks were found on his body. He is believed to have died of a heart attack, according to preliminary assessment.

Attempts to contact the Assistant Returning Officer and Bhairab Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO), KM Mamunur Rashid, by mobile phone were unsuccessful.

In Bhola’s Borhanuddin Upazila, Abdul Halim, an assistant presiding officer, was detained at the Abdul Jabbar College polling station. He was taken into custody around 11:00 am from Booth 1 of the college’s male polling centre.

The presiding officer of the centre, Juel Rana, said that Abdul Halim had handed two ballot papers to a single voter. Upon noticing the irregularity, he was relieved of his duties and handed over to law enforcement. Additionally, a voter was detained at the same centre for entering the polling booth with a mobile phone and taking photographs.

Monoranjan Barman, assistant returning officer for Bhola-2 and Upazila Nirbahi Officer of Borhanuddin, stated that Abdul Halim was removed from duty based on voter complaints, and another officer has been assigned in his place.

Election commission senior secretary Akhtar Ahmed has informed the media that a total of 648,000 postal ballots have been received by the returning officers from within the country.

He provided this information to journalists today at the Election Commission Secretariat.

Zubaida Rahman, wife of BNP chairman Tarique Rahman, brought her mother, Syeda Iqbal Mand Banu, to cast her vote at the City College polling station in Dhaka–10. Her mother is a registered voter at this centre.

Pakistan’s election commission director general Nighat Siddique observed five polling centres in Dhaka this morning, including male and female booths.

Speaking to Prothom Alo at noon, she said, “The Bangladesh election commission has managed everything excellently. Voter turnout is high. Many young people, women, and elderly voters are casting their ballots. The youth are voting with great enthusiasm.”

Stating that the atmosphere is very positive and cordial, she further said, “People are very happy. In the yes-no vote for change, there is a lot of eagerness. Voting is proceeding peacefully, with massive participation.”

Nighat Siddique was part of the team of foreign observers accompanying election commission representatives at the Manipur High School and College Boys’ section polling station in the capital.

Polling began at 7:30 am and is scheduled to continue uninterrupted until 4:30 pm. Apart from a few minor incidents, voting has been proceeding relatively peacefully across the country. Only 30 minutes of polling remain.

Voting was underway in a peaceful atmosphere at the Atakora Government Primary School centre in Jagannathdighi Union of Chauddagram Upazila, Cumilla.

There were long queues of voters at this centre, which falls under Comilla-11 constituency, since the morning. However, at around 12:00 pm on Thursday, one cocktail after another exploded at the centre, causing voters to scatter in panic.

The scheduled voting period for the 13th national parliament election and 2026 referendum has concluded nationwide, with polling taking place in a festive atmosphere.

Apart from a few isolated incidents, including grenade explosions in two districts, the overall voting process was peaceful. During the election, four individuals reportedly died due to health issues, and some political parties have raised complaints regarding the conduct of the election.

Polling began simultaneously at 7:30 am across 299 parliamentary constituencies and continued uninterrupted until 4:30 pm. However, voters still in line at any polling centre after the official closing time were allowed to cast their votes.

Following the conclusion of voting, the vote counting process will commence, with the nation now awaiting the results.

Nearly a year and a half after the July popular uprising that led to the fall of the Awami League government, citizens exercised their right to vote with the aim of establishing a democratically elected government.

In parallel, voters also cast their ballots in the referendum, indicating their stance with ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ on several proposed fundamental amendments to the constitution. A ‘Yes’ majority in the referendum will result in the implementation of these key constitutional reforms.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today extended his heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to the entire nation as the voting of 13th national parliamentary election and the referendum on the implementation of the July National Charter concluded in a peaceful, orderly and festive environment.

"The spontaneous participation of voters, the responsible conduct of political parties, the restraint shown by candidates and the professionalism of all institutions involved in the electoral process collectively demonstrated that our commitment to democracy remains unwavering," he said in a statement issued by his press wing after concluding the voting at 4:30pm. 

Through exercising their constitutional rights, the citizens have played an active role in determining the country's future, the Chief Adviser added.

Prof Yunus said, "I extend special thanks to the Election Commission, the law enforcement agencies, the armed forces, the administration, observer teams, media personnel and all officers and staff involved in the voting process". 

It has been possible to complete this massive democratic event due to their dedication and hard work, he added. 

"I call upon political parties and candidates to uphold democratic decency, tolerance and mutual respect even after the final results are announced. Differences of opinion will exist, but in the national interest we must remain united," the Chief Adviser said.

He said that Bangladesh has once again proven that the people are the source of all power. 

"We will move forward collectively toward building an accountable, inclusive and justice-based state," the Chief Adviser added.

He further said, "This election is a moment of great joy and celebration for us. Through it, an unprecedented journey of a new Bangladesh has begun".

Prof Yunus said that this election was the most peaceful and festive in the country's history, adding, "If this continuity can be maintained, our democracy will reach the pinnacle of excellence".

"Let's work together in this journey to strengthen democracy," he said.

From the Segunbagicha office of the Dhaka Divisional Commissioner (Dhaka Returning Officer’s office), the postal ballot boxes have been taken to Wills Little Flower School and College in Kakrail for counting.

Four people have been sentenced to two years in prison over a chase and counter-chase near the Bhawal Chandpur polling centre in Gazipur-4. Two of them are BNP activists, and the other two are from Jamaat.

According to sources, on Thursday afternoon, tensions escalated between BNP and Jamaat leaders and activists near the Bhawal Chandpur polling centre in Chandpur Union of Gazipur-4, leading to a chase and counter-chase. During the chaos, the army and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel detained four individuals. Later, the Judicial Magistrate sentenced each of them to two years in jail and imposed a fine of Tk 10,000 each, with an additional one-month jail term if the fine is not paid.

Md Alamgir Hossain, Senior Judicial Magistrate of Gazipur, confirmed the sentencing to reporters.

The BNP activists sentenced are Md Ilias of Durgapur village and Md Tarek of Sonarua village, both in Kapasia Upazila. The Jamaat members are Md Mezbaha of Shikarpur village in Jhenaidah Sadar Upazila and Md Iftekhar of Kapasia, Gazipur.

The BNP has alleged that, on the night before the election, a designated political party attempted to instill fear among voters using social media.

Speaking at a press conference today, Thursday at BNP’s Election Management Committee office in Gulshan, Dhaka, Mahdi Amin, spokesperson for the party’s National Parliament Election Management Committee and advisor to the BNP chairman, said that the identified political party used social media in a way designed to create fear among voters regarding the election.

Mahdi Amin stated that, in reality, BNP’s victory is inevitable and absolute, and any attempts to suppress it will not succeed, BNP firmly believes.

Although voting has concluded, Mahdi Amin called for the vote counting to be carried out fairly. He also urged BNP leaders and activists to remain present at polling centres until the results are officially announced.

Mohammad A Jasim Uddin, the BNP-backed candidate and representative of the Gono Adhikar Parishad with the truck symbol, has announced his election boycott in Comilla-4 (Debidwar) constituency. He made this announcement in the final hours of voting for the 13th National Parliament elections.

The constituency also features Hasnat Abdullah, chief organiser of the southern region of the National Citizen Party (NCP), representing the 11-party alliance.

Rangpur-3 (City Corporation and Sadar) Constituency: In the results from five centres, Jatiya Party chairman GM Quader is trailing with 1,054 votes, 2,706 votes behind the leader. In these centres, Jamaat-e-Islami’s Mahbubur Rahman is leading with 3,760 votes. BNP’s Samsuzzaman Samu, running under the sheaf of paddy symbol, has received 2,204 votes.

Rangpur-3 has a total of 502,992 registered voters and 169 polling centres. The centres reporting results so far are: Dhap Sat Garha Madrasa, The Millennium School, Medical College High School, Mariam Nessa Government Girls’ School, and Shahabazpur Government School.

BNP candidate Habibur Rashid, running under the sheaf of paddy symbol, received 566 votes. Independent candidate Tasnim Zara, with the Football symbol, received 368 votes. NCP’s Jabed Rasin, under the Shapla Kali (lotus bud) symbol, received 361 votes.

In the referendum at this center, 1,061 votes were cast in favour (‘Yes’), while 256 votes were against (‘No’).

In Naogaon-1 (Porsha, Sapahar, and Niamatpur Upazilas), Mohammad Mostafizur Rahman, the candidate with the sheaf of paddy symbol, is leading with 47,428 votes from 44 centres. Jamaat-e-Islami’s Mohammad Mahbubul Alam, running under the Daripalla symbol, is in second place with 30,819 votes.

In Sherpur-1 (Sadar) Constituency, out of 145 polling centres, results from 32 centres show Jamaat’s candidate Rashedul Islam leading with 29,627 votes. BNP’s candidate Sansila Zebrin Priyanka, running under the sheaf of paddy symbol, is in second place with 15,183 votes. Independent candidate Shafiqul Islam (Masud), under the Motorcycle symbol, has received 13,472 votes.

Meanwhile, in Sherpur-2 (Nakla-Nalitabari) Constituency, a close contest is underway between two candidates. Results from 51 of the 154 centres show Jamaat’s Md Golam Kibria leading with 40,017 votes, while BNP’s Fahim Chowdhury, under the sheaf of paddy symbol, has received 38,845 votes.

In the four centres of Khulna-1 (Dakop-Batiaghata), BNP candidate Amir Ejaz Khan, running under the sheaf of paddy symbol, is leading with 5,045 votes. Jamaat-e-Islami’s candidate Krishna Nandi has received 1,480 votes.

At Kailashganj Government Primary School, Amir Ejaz Khan (sheaf of paddy) received 779 votes, while Krishna Nandi (Daripalla) received 195 votes. At Bajua Union High School, sheaf of paddy received 1,198 votes and Daripalla 190 votes. At Kalabagi Saleha Government Primary School, sheaf of paddy received 1,714 votes and Daripalla 992 votes. At Dakop Thana Government Primary School center, Amir Ejaz Khan (sheaf of paddy) received 1,354 votes, while Krishna Nandi (Daripalla) received 103 votes.

In Rangpur-4 (Pirgacha-Kaunia) Constituency, out of 163 centres, results from 57 centres show NCP’s Akhtar Hossain leading. Running under the Shapla Kali (lotus bud) symbol, he has received 72,897 votes.

BNP’s candidate Emdadul Haque Borsa, under the sheaf of paddy symbol, has received 57,439 votes, while Jatiya Party’s Abu Naser Shah Md Mahbubar Rahman has received 17,895 votes.

In Mymensingh-1 (Haluaghat-Dhobawra) Constituency, out of 143 centres, results from 53 centres show BNP ‘rebel’ candidate Salman Omar in the lead. Running under the Ghora (horse) symbol, he has received 40,940 votes. His closest rival, BNP candidate Syed Imran Saleh Prince, running under the sheaf of paddy symbol, has received 31,242 votes.

In Rangpur-1 (Gangachhara and City Corporation Wards 1 to 9) Constituency, out of 169 centres, results from 25 centres show Jamaat’s candidate Md Raihan Siraji in the lead. Running under the Daripalla symbol, he has received 25,401 votes. BNP’s candidate Mokarram Hossain, under the sheaf of paddy symbol, has received 12,585 votes.

In Rangpur-2 (Badarganj-Taragonj) Constituency, out of 137 centres, results from five centres show Jamaat-e-Islami’s candidate ATM Azharul Islam in the lead. Running under the Daripalla symbol, he has received 4,534 votes. BNP’s Mohammad Ali Sarkar, under the Sheaf of Paddy symbol, has received 2,509 votes. Jatiya Party’s Anisul Islam Mondal, under the Langal (plough) symbol, has received 1,368 votes.

In Jhenaidah-1 (Shailkupa) Constituency, according to unofficial results, BNP candidate Md Asaduzzaman has been declared the winner. Running under the Sheaf of Paddy symbol, he received 171,598 votes. His closest rival, Jamaat’s candidate Abu Saleh Md Matiur Rahman, running under the Daripalla symbol, received 55,577 votes.

The unofficial results were announced today, Thursday shortly before 8 pm by the Returning Officer Md Abdullah Al Masud. The constituency has a total of 325,278 registered voters.

Returning Officer Md. Ziauddin has announced the results of 10 centres in the Chattogram-10 constituency. In these 10 centres, BNP candidate Saeed Al Noman received 7,118 votes. His nearest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Muhammad Shamsuzzaman Helali, secured 4,470 votes.

The Chattogram-10 (Khulshi–Pahartali–Double Mooring) constituency has a total of 492,444 voters. There are 9 candidates contesting in the seat. The constituency has 139 polling centres.

In the Bandarban constituency, BNP candidate Saching Peru Jerry is leading. As of 8:15 pm, results from 46 out of 186 centres have been announced. Saching Prue Jerry has received 32,817 votes. His nearest rival, NCP candidate Abu Sayeed Md Sujauddin, has secured 5,104 votes.

Jatiya Party (Kader) candidate Abu Zafar Md Waliullah received 578 votes, while Islami Andolan’s Mawla Abul Kalam Azad got 932 votes.

In the Brahmanbaria–2 (Sarail, Ashuganj and part of Bijoynagar) constituency, independent candidate Rumeen Farhana is leading. As of 8:24 pm, in 12 centres Rumeen Farhana has received 9,648 votes. Her nearest rival, BNP alliance candidate and vice president of the central committee of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Bangladesh, Muhammad Zunaid Al Habib, has secured 6,745 votes.

Results from 20 centres in the Cox’s Bazar-1 (Cox’s Bazar–Pekua) constituency have been announced by the assistant returning officers of Cox’s Bazar and Pekua. In these 20 centres, BNP candidate Salahuddin Ahmed has received 28,069 votes. His nearest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Abdullah Al Faruk, secured 12,541 votes.

The Cox’s Bazar-1 constituency has a total of 533,089 voters. There are 3 candidates contesting, and the constituency has 177 polling centres.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir (Dhaner Sheesh) is leading with 39,101 votes from 35 centres in Thakurgaon-1 (Sadar) constituency. His nearest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Daripalla Pratik, has secured 25,976 votes. Islami Andolan Bangladesh candidate Khadimul Islam received 705 votes. The constituency has a total of 185 polling centres.

Khulna-5 constituency is comprised of Phultala, Dumuria upazilas and the Gilatala Cantonment area. In the votes received from 31 centres of this constituency, BNP candidate Mohammad Ali Asgar (Lobi) is leading. He has secured 29,371 votes with the Dhaner Sheesh symbol. His nearest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar, has received 24,739 votes with the Daripalla symbol.

The constituency has a total of 150 polling centres. The number of voters is 402,798.

BNP-nominated candidates are leading in partial results in all five parliamentary constituencies of Jamalpur district.

In Jamalpur-1 (Dewanganj–Baksiganj), out of 128 centres, results from 53 centres show that Dhaner Sheesh candidate M Rashiduzzaman (Millat) has received 64,625 votes, while Daripalla candidate Md. Nazmul Haque (Saidee) has secured 42,644 votes. In this seat, Dhaner Sheesh is leading by 21,981 votes.

In Jamalpur-2 (Islampur), out of 92 polling centres, results from 65 centres show that Dhaner Sheesh candidate Sultan Mahmud (Babu) has received 65,643 votes, while Daripalla candidate Md. Chamiul Haque has secured 41,965 votes. The margin between the two candidates is 23,678 votes.

In Jamalpur-3 (Melandah–Madarganj), out of 154 polling centres, results from 12 centres have been received. Dhaner Sheesh candidate Md. Mostafizur Rahman (Babul) has received 16,070 votes, while Daripalla candidate Md. Mojibur Rahman (Azadi) has secured 5,128 votes.

In Jamalpur-4 (Sarishabari), out of 88 polling centres, results from 12 centres show that Dhaner Sheesh candidate Md. Faridul Kabir Talukdar (Shamim) has received 17,953 votes, while Daripalla candidate Mohammad Abdul Awal has secured 5,298 votes.

In Jamalpur-5 (Sadar), out of 161 centres, results from 19 centres show that Dhaner Sheesh candidate Shah Md. Warech Ali (Mamun) has received 22,927 votes, while Daripalla candidate Muhammad Abdus Sattar has secured 12,808 votes. In this seat, Dhaner Sheesh candidate Shah Md. Warech Ali is leading by 12,808 votes.

In the Cumilla-4 (Debidwar) constituency, 11-party electoral alliance–nominated candidate and Chief Organizer (South Region) of the National Citizen Party (NCP), Hasnat Abdullah, is leading based on results from 15 centres. With the Shapla Koli symbol, he has received 17,986 votes. His nearest rival, BNP-backed Ganadhikar Parishad candidate Jasim Uddin, has secured 7,078 votes with the Truck symbol.

In Pabna-5 (Sadar) constituency, BNP candidate Shamsur Rahman Shimul Biswas is leading based on votes from 82 centres. With the paddy sheaf symbol, he has received 92,370 votes. His nearest rival, Jamaat candidate Md. Iqbal Hossain, has secured 86,490 votes with the Daripalla symbol.

The constituency has a total of 163 polling centres.

Returning Officer Monira Haque has announced the results of 24 centres in the Feni-2 constituency. In these 24 centres, BNP candidate Joynal Abedin, also known as VP Joynal, has received 19,542 votes. His nearest rival, AB Party candidate Mojibur Rahman Bhuiyan Monju, has secured 11,683 votes.

The Feni-02 (Sadar) constituency has a total of 437,078 voters. There are 11 candidates contesting in the seat. The constituency has 146 polling centres.

Assistant Returning Officer Farashid Bin Enam has announced the results of 55 out of 93 centres in the Lakshmipur-1 constituency. In these 55 centres, BNP candidate Shahadat Hossain Selim has received 48,711 votes. His nearest rival, NCP candidate Mahbub Alam, has secured 34,596 votes.

Returning Officer Monira Haque has announced the results of 74 centres in the Feni-3 constituency. BNP candidate Abdul Awal Mintoo is leading. In these 74 centres, the BNP candidate has received 141,230 votes. His nearest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami’s Mohammad Fakhruddin, also known as Manik, has secured 84,812 votes.

The constituency has a total of 508,192 voters. There are 9 candidates contesting in the seat. The constituency has 161 polling centres.

Returning Officer Mohammad Belayet Hossain Chowdhury has announced the results of 31 out of 143 centres in the Chattogram-11 (Bandar–Patenga) constituency.

In these centres, BNP candidate Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has received 21,881 votes. His nearest rival, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Mohammad Shafiul Alam, has secured 15,033 votes.

The constituency has a total of 495,278 voters. Among them, 252,333 are male, 242,942 are female, and 3 are hijra voters.

Assistant Returning Officer Kyathowai Prue Marma has announced the results of 48 centres in the Lakshmipur-3 constituency. In these 48 centres, BNP candidate Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee has received 49,460 votes. His nearest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Rezaul Karim, has secured 41,707 votes.

The constituency has a total of 130 polling centres.

In Bogura-6 Constituency, comprising 21 wards of Bogura Municipality and Sadar Upazila, results from 21 centres show BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman leading by more than double the votes of his nearest rival.

Running under the Sheaf of Paddy symbol, he has received 38,428 votes. Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Abidur Rahman, under the Daripalla symbol, has received 17,428 votes.

The constituency has a total of 150 polling centres and 454,043 registered voters. Voter turnout was 71.15 per cent.

In Kurigram-2 (Sadar, Rajarhat, Phulbari) Constituency, results from 134 centres show Atikur Rahman Mojahid of the National Citizen Party (NCP), the nominee of the 11-party electoral alliance, in the lead. Running under the Shapla Kali (lotus bud) symbol, he has received 122,498 votes. His closest rival, BNP’s Md Sohel Hosnain Kaykobad, under the Sheaf of Paddy symbol, has received 116,272 votes.

The constituency has a total of 205 polling centres and 604,736 registered voters.

In Noakhali-1 Constituency, of the 142 polling centres, results from 40 centres show BNP candidate AM Mahbub Uddin Khokon leading with 34,426 votes. His closest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Md Shaif Ullah has received 24,937 votes.

District Returning Officer and Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Shafiqul Islam announced the results from these 40 centres.

In Pirojpur-2 (Bhandaria, Kawkhali and Nesarabad) Constituency, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Shamim Saeedi, running under the Daripalla symbol, has received 12,298 votes from 23 centres. BNP’s Ahmad Sohel Monjur, running under the Sheaf of Paddy symbol, has received 12,051 votes. The constituency has a total of 166 polling centres.

In the announced 23 centres, 18,004 votes were cast in favour of “Yes” and 9,855 votes were cast for “No.”

In Brahmanbaria-6 (Banchharampur) Constituency, the BNP-backed candidate, Zunayed Saki, chief coordinator of the Ganosamhati Andolan, is leading. As of 10pm, results from 19 out of 98 polling centres have been reported. He has received 16,407 votes under the Mathal symbol. His closest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Md Mohsin, has received 5,958 votes.

The constituency has a total of 289,674 registered voters. Returning Officer Sharmin Akter reported that voter turnout was 52.24 per cent. She announced the results from the 19 centres around 10pm.

In Pirojpur-3 (Mathbaria Upazila) Constituency, BNP candidate Md Ruhul Amin Dulal, running under the Sheaf of Paddy symbol, has received 41,664 votes from 57 centres.

Islamic Andolan of Bangladesh candidate Md Rustam Ali Farazi, running under the Hand Fan symbol, has received 23,734 votes.

The constituency has a total of 85 polling centres.

In Feni-2 Constituency, unofficial results from 50 centres have been announced by Returning Officer Monira Haque. In these centres, BNP candidate Zainal Abedin (VP Zainal) has received 43,521 votes. His closest rival, AB Party chairman Mohammad Mojibur Rahman Bhuiyan (Manju), nominated by the 11-party electoral alliance led by Jamaat, has received 24,124 votes.

The constituency has a total of 437,078 registered voters and 146 polling centres.

In Khagrachhari Constituency, unofficial results from 110 centres show BNP candidate Abdul Wadud Bhuiyan in the lead with 76,286 votes. His closest rival, independent candidate Dharmjyoti Chakma, has received 44,313 votes. The results were announced by Deputy Commissioner Anwar Sadat at the primary results collection and transmission centre in the DC conference room.

Khagrachhari parliamentary constituency has a total of 203 polling centres, 554,114 registered voters, and 11 candidates contesting.

In Thakurgaon-1 (Sadar) Constituency, results from 176 out of 185 centres have been announced. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is leading by more than 95,000 votes over his nearest rival.

Mirza Fakhrul, running under the Sheaf of Paddy symbol, has received 228,075 votes. His closest competitor, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Delawar Hossain, under the Daripalla symbol, has received 132,584 votes. Another candidate, Khademul Islam of the Islamic Movement of Bangladesh, has received 3,833 votes.

In Sunamganj-1 (Dharmapasha and Tahirpur) Constituency, BNP’s Kamruzzaman Kamrul has been declared the winner with 34,941 votes. His closest rival, Jamaat’s Tofail Ahmed, has received 20,040 votes.

This information was confirmed by Assistant Returning Officer Jony Roy.

In Barishal-5 (Sadar–City Corporation) constituency, results from 122 out of 176 centres show BNP candidate Md. Mojibur Rahman Sarwar leading. He has received 87,483 votes with the paddy sheaf symbol.

Islami Andolon candidate, senior Naib-e-Amir Syed Mohammad Faizul Karim, has secured 18,162 votes. Bangladesh Socialist Party (BASAD) candidate Monisha Chakraborty has received 14,610 votes.

In Kurigram-4 (Chilmari, Roumari, and Rajibpur) constituency, unofficial results show that Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Md. Mostafizur Rahman has won. He received 91,414 votes with the Daripalla symbol. His nearest rival, BNP’s Md. Azizur Rahman (paddy sheaf), received 71,335 votes.

Returning Officer and Kurigram Deputy Commissioner Annapurna Debnath announced these results. The constituency has 130 polling centres with a total of 362,753 voters.

In Chattogram-3 (Sandwip) Constituency, BNP candidate Mostafa Kamal Pasha has been declared the winner according to unofficial results. Running under the Sheaf of Paddy symbol, he has received 72,353 votes. His closest rival, Jamaat’s candidate Muhammad Alauddin, under the Daripalla symbol, has received 37,157 votes.

In this constituency, 4,784 postal votes were cast, of which 2,505 went to Daripalla and 684 to Sheaf of Paddy.

The unofficial results were announced around 11:30pm by Assistant Returning Officer and Sandwip Upazila Nirbahi Officer Mongchingnu Marma. The constituency has a total of 260,485 registered voters.

In Rangpur-2 (Taraganj and Badarganj) Constituency, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate ATM Azharul Islam has been declared the winner according to unofficial results. In the 137 polling centres of the constituency, he has received a total of 139,680 votes under the Daripalla symbol. His closest rival, BNP’s Mohammad Ali Sarkar, has received 79,910 votes.

The results were announced from the offices of the Assistant Returning Officers responsible for Taraganj and Badarganj Upazilas.

In Barishal-5 (Sadar-City Corporation) Constituency, BNP candidate Mojibur Rahman Sarwar has been declared elected according to unofficial results. The Returning Officer’s office announced that Mojibur Rahman received 133,006 votes. His closest rival, Mufti Syed Muhammad Faizul Karim, candidate of the Islamic Andolan Bangladesh and the party’s central Naib Amir, received 93,216 votes.

A total of 257,519 votes were cast in the constituency, of which 7,706 were invalid. The number of valid votes was 250,813.

In Narsingdi-3 (Shibpur) Constituency, BNP candidate and district secretary general Monzur Elahi, running under the Sheaf of Paddy symbol, has been elected according to unofficial results with 81,415 votes. His closest rival, independent candidate Arif Ul Islam Mridha, received 45,401 votes.

The results were announced by Shibpur Upazila Nirbahi Officer and Assistant Returning Officer Farzana Yasmin after counting votes from all 102 polling centres.

In Dhaka-20 (Dhamrai) constituency, unofficial results show that BNP candidate Md. Tamiz Uddin has been elected. He received 160,428 votes with the paddy sheaf symbol from 147 polling centres. His nearest rival, NCP candidate Nabila Tasnid of the 11-party electoral alliance, received 56,343 votes.

In the public vote for the constituency, 158,412 voted ‘Yes’ and 50,114 voted ‘No’. Dhamrai Upazila Nirbahi Officer and Assistant Returning Officer Khan Salman Habib announced these results in the evening.

In Cox’s Bazar-1 (Chakaria–Pekua) constituency, unofficial results show that BNP candidate and party standing committee member Salahuddin Ahmad has been elected. He received 219,758 votes. His nearest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Abdullah Al Faruk, received 125,311 votes.

Pekua Upazila Assistant Returning Officer Mahbub Alam announced the final results for 47 centres, and Chakaria Upazila Assistant Returning Officer announced the results for 130 centres.

The Cox’s Bazar-1 constituency has a total of 533,089 voters. There are 3 candidates in total and 177 polling centres.

In Chattogram-15 (Satkania–Lohagara) constituency, unofficial results show that Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Shahjahan Chowdhury has been elected. He received 172,061 votes. His nearest rival, BNP’s Nazmul Mostofa Amin, received 127,025 votes. Additionally, Islami Andolon Bangladesh candidate Shariful Alam Chowdhury received 2,873 votes.

At 11:30 pm, Assistant Returning Officers of Chattogram-13 constituency, Saiful Islam and Khondkar Mahmudul Hasan, announced these results.

Chattogram-15 constituency has a total of 506,059 voters. Spanning 20 unions and 1 municipality, the constituency has 157 polling centres—90 in Satkania and 67 in Lohagara.

In Brahmanbaria-6 (Banchharampur) constituency, BNP-backed candidate and chief coordinator of the Ganashonghoti Andolon, Zonayed Saki, has been elected unofficially with 95,342 votes. His nearest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Md. Mohsin, received 39,967 votes. Jonayed Saki received 55,375 more votes than his closest competitor.

At 12:30 am, Returning Officer Sharmin Akter announced these results. In this constituency, 149,603 votes were cast across 98 polling centres. The total number of voters in the constituency is 289,674. The Returning Officer stated that the voter turnout was 52.58 per cent.

In Sylhet-2 (Bishwanath and Osmani Nagar) constituency, unofficial results show that BNP candidate Tahsina Rushdi (Luna) has been elected. She received 116,697 votes. Her nearest rival, Muhammad Muntachir Ali of Khelafat Majlis, nominated by the 11-party electoral alliance, received 37,446 votes.

At 12:30 am on Thursday, Sylhet District Returning Officer and Deputy Commissioner Md. Sarwar Alam announced these results. He stated that postal ballot votes will be added to these results.

In Sylhet-3 (South Surma, Fenchuganj, and Balaganj) constituency, unofficial results show that BNP candidate M A Malik has been elected. He received 114,255 votes. His nearest rival, Musleh Uddin Raju of Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis, nominated by the 11-party electoral alliance, received 73,614 votes.

At 12:30 am on Thursday, Sylhet District Returning Officer and Deputy Commissioner Md. Sarwar Alam announced these results. He stated that postal ballot votes will be added to these results.

The constituency has a total of 416,000 voters. Six candidates contested in this seat.

In Sylhet-6 (Biani Bazar and Golapganj) constituency, BNP candidate Emran Ahmad Chowdhury has been elected unofficially. He received 70,794 votes. His nearest rival, Jamaat’s Mohammad Selim Uddin, received 55,923 votes.

At 12:30 am on Thursday, Sylhet District Returning Officer and Deputy Commissioner Md. Sarwar Alam announced these results. He stated that postal ballot votes will be added to these results.

In Sunamganj-2 (Dirai and Shalla) constituency, BNP candidate Md. Nasir Chowdhury has been elected unofficially. He received 99,522 votes with the paddy sheaf symbol. His nearest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Mohammad Shishir Monir, received 63,220 votes with the Daripalla symbol. Returning Officer Mohammad Ilias Mia confirmed this information.

In Lakshmipur-1 (Ramganj) constituency, BNP candidate Shahadat Hossain Selim has been elected unofficially. At 12:00 am, Assistant Returning Officer and Ramganj Upazila Nirbahi Officer Farashid Bin Enam announced these results.

Shahadat Hossain Selim received 85,457 votes. His nearest rival, NCP candidate Md Mahbub Alam, received 56,436 votes.

Lakshmipur-1 constituency has a total of 281,302 voters, including 144,658 male voters and 136,644 female voters. There are 93 polling centres in the constituency.

In Chattogram-12 (Patiya) constituency, BNP candidate Md. Enamul Haque has been elected unofficially. He received 134,080 votes. His nearest rival, Shoaib Ayar Mohammad Peyaru of the Greater Sunni Alliance’s Bangladesh Islami Front, received 28,777 votes. Additionally, Muhammad Faridul Alam of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, nominated by the 11-party electoral alliance, received 20,942 votes. At 1:00 am, the constituency’s Assistant Returning Officer Farhanur Rahman announced these results.

There were a total of 8 candidates in this constituency. The total number of voters is 351,615, including 184,254 male voters, 168,440 female voters, and 1 Hijra voter. Votes were cast at 113 polling centres in the constituency.

In Brahmanbaria-2 (Sarail, Ashuganj, and part of Bijoynagar) constituency, independent candidate Rumeen Farhana (Goose symbol) has been declared the unofficial winner by a large margin. She received 37,568 more votes than her nearest rival.

Across all 151 polling centres, Rumeen Farhana received 117,495 votes with the Goose symbol. Her nearest rival, BNP alliance candidate Maulana Junayed Al Habib of Jamiatul Ulama (Date Palm symbol), received 79,927 votes.

At 12:00 am on Thursday, Assistant Returning Officer Abu Bakar Sarker announced Rumeen Farhana as the unofficial winner.

In Lakshmipur-3 (Sadar) Constituency, BNP candidate Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie has been declared the winner according to unofficial results. The announcement was made around 12:30am on Thursday by Assistant Returning Officer and Upazila Nirbahi Officer Kathwai Prue Marma.

Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie received 133,765 votes. His closest rival, Jamaat candidate Md Rezaul Karim, received 117,079 votes.

The constituency has a total of 444,472 registered voters, including 229,709 male voters and 214,758 female voters, across 130 polling centres.

In Bagerhat-3 (Mongla-Rampal) Constituency, BNP candidate Sheikh Faridul Islam has been elected according to unofficial results. Running under the Sheaf of Paddy symbol, he received 103,711 votes. His closest rival, Jamaat candidate Md Abdul Wadud Sheikh, received 83,705 votes.

The results were confirmed by the Upazila Nirbahi Officers of Mongla and Rampal and the Assistant Returning Officers.

In Narsingdi-2 (Palash and part of Sadar) Constituency, BNP Standing Committee member Abdul Moin Khan, running under the Sheaf of Paddy symbol, has been elected according to unofficial results with 92,352 votes. His closest rival, Jamaat’s rebel candidate Amjad Hossain, received 51,161 votes. The candidate of the 11-party alliance, NCP’s Sarwar Tushar, received 19,236 votes.

The unofficial results were announced after counting votes from all 91 polling centres—61 in Palash and 30 in Sadar—by the Upazila Nirbahi Officers, who served as Assistant Returning Officers, Ishtiaq Ahmed and Asma Jahan Sarker, respectively.

In Moulvibazar-3 (Sadar and Rajnagar) Constituency, BNP candidate Naser Rahman has been elected according to unofficial results with 156,757 votes. His closest rival, Jamaat candidate Md Abdul Mannan, running under the Daripalla symbol, received 77,636 votes.

In the constituency, 133,916 votes were cast in favour (‘Yes’) and 78,671 votes against (‘No’).

In Narsingdi-4 (Manohardi-Belab) Constituency, BNP candidate Sardar Sakawat Hossain has been elected according to unofficial results. Running under the Sheaf of Paddy symbol, he received 161,912 votes. His closest rival, Jamaat candidate Md. Jahangir Alam, received 76,445 votes.

The constituency has 100 polling centres in Manohardi Upazila and 62 in Belab Upazila. The unofficial results were announced after counting votes from all 162 centres by the Assistant Returning Officers responsible for the two upazilas.

In Narsingdi-1 (Sadar) Constituency, BNP joint secretary general Khairul Kabir Khokon, running under the Sheaf of Paddy symbol, has been elected according to unofficial results with 160,676 votes. His closest rival, Jamaat candidate Md Ibrahim Bhuiyan, received 92,930 votes.

The unofficial results were announced by the Upazila Nirbahi Officer and Assistant Returning Officer Asma Jahan Sarker after counting votes from all 142 polling centres.

In Panchagarh-1 Constituency, BNP candidate Muhammad Nawshad Zamir, running under the Sheaf of Paddy symbol, has been elected according to unofficial results with 176,169 votes. His closest rival, NCP’s Northern Region chief organiser Sarjis Alam, running under the Shapla Kali (water lily) symbol, received 168,049 votes.

In Panchagarh-2 Constituency, BNP candidate Farhad Hossain Azad has been elected according to unofficial results with 174,650 votes. His nearest rival, the Jamaat candidate running under the Daripalla symbol, received 128,862 votes.

In Kurigram-4 Constituency, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Md Mostafizur Rahman has been elected according to unofficial results with 106,347 votes. His closest rival, BNP candidate Md Azizur Rahman, received 83,762 votes.

In Dhaka-2 Constituency, BNP candidate Aman Ullah Aman has won according to unofficial results with 163,020 votes. His nearest rival, Jamaat candidate Colonel (Retd.) Abdul Haque, received 78,655 votes.

In Sunamganj-4 Constituency, BNP candidate Nurul Islam has been elected according to unofficial results with 98,092 votes. His nearest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Mohammad Shams Uddin, received 75,735 votes.

In Nilphamari-1 Constituency, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Maulana Abdus Sattar has been elected according to unofficial results with 149,214 votes. His nearest rival, Jamiat candidate Manjurul Islam Afendi, received 118,160 votes.

In Chattogram-16 (Banshkhali) constituency, the unofficial results show that Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Mohammad Zahirul Islam, representing the 11-party electoral alliance, has been declared the winner. He received 89,960 votes. His closest rival, BNP candidate Mishkatul Islam Chowdhury, received 82,237 votes. Independent candidate Mohammad Leyakat Ali received 55,071 votes.

The unofficial result was announced around 1:15am by the constituency’s Assistant Returning Officer, Mohammad Jamshedul Alam.

The constituency has a total of 404,560 registered voters, including 213,819 men, 190,737 women, and 4 third-gender voters.

In Pabna-1 (Santhia) constituency, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Nazibur Rahman Momen has been declared the unofficial winner, receiving 129,974 votes. His closest rival, BNP candidate Shamsur Rahman, received 104,245 votes.

The unofficial result was officially announced at 1:15am by the Returning Officer and Pabna Deputy Commissioner, Shahed Mostafa.

In Chattogram-1 (Mirsharai) constituency, BNP candidate Nurul Amin has been declared the unofficial winner. He received 127,645 votes. His closest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Saifur Rahman, received 81,227 votes, while Islami Andolan Bangladesh candidate Ferdous Ahmed Chowdhury, running on the hand-fan symbol, received 2,064 votes.

The unofficial result was announced at midnight by the Assistant Returning Officer, Somaiya Akter. Chattogram-1 consists of 16 unions with a total of 380,202 registered voters. Voting took place across 106 centres in these unions.

In these centres, 114,440 votes were cast in favour (“Yes”), and 87,635 votes were cast against (“No”).

In Nilphamari-2 (Sadar Upazila) constituency, Jamaat’s Al Faruq Abdul Latif has been elected unofficially with 145,202 votes. His nearest rival, BNP’s Shahreen Islam, received 134,579 votes.

Nilphamari-3

In Nilphamari-3 (Jaldhaka Upazila) constituency, Jamaat’s Obaidullah Salafi, with the Daripalla symbol, has been elected unofficially with 108,560 votes. His nearest rival, BNP’s Syed Ali, received 89,102 votes.

Nilphamari-4

In Nilphamari-4 (Saidpur and Kishoreganj Upazila) constituency, Jamaat’s Abdul Muntakim has been elected unofficially with 124,865 votes. His nearest rival, BNP’s Abdul Gafur Sarker, received 81,526 votes.

In Khulna-5 (Phultala, Dumuria, and Gilatola Cantonment area) constituency, BNP’s Ali Asgar (Lobi) has been elected unofficially, defeating Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar. Ali Asgar received 148,854 votes with the paddy sheaf symbol.

Mia Golam Parwar received 146,246 votes with the Daripalla symbol. Returning Officer A S M Jamshed Khondkar announced these results at night.

In Sylhet-4 (Companiganj, Gowainghat, and Jaintapur) constituency, BNP candidate Ariful Haque Chowdhury has been elected unofficially. He received 186,846 votes with the paddy sheaf symbol. His nearest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Md. Zainal Abedeen, received 71,391 votes.

At night, Returning Officer and Deputy Commissioner Md. Sarwar Alam unofficially announced these results.

In Munshiganj-1 (Srinagar and Sirajdikhan) constituency, BNP candidate and President of Sirajdikhan Upazila BNP, Md. Abdullah, has been elected unofficially with 167,562 votes. His nearest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate AKM Fakhruddin Raji, received 101,568 votes.

In Munshiganj-2 (Tongibari–Lauhajang) constituency, BNP candidate and Joint Secretary General of the central BNP, Abdus Salam Azad, has been elected unofficially with 124,154 votes. His nearest rival, NCP candidate Majedul Islam, received 58,573 votes.

In Munshiganj-3 (Sadar and Gazaria) constituency, BNP candidate Md. Kamruzzaman has been elected unofficially with 124,691 votes. His nearest rival, the party’s rebel candidate Md. Mohiuddin, received 88,936 votes.

In Kurigram-3 (Ulipur) constituency, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Mahbubul Alam Salehi has been elected with 106,923 votes. His nearest rival, Islami Andolon candidate Akkas Ali Sarker, received 33,380 votes.

In Khulna-4 constituency, BNP’s S K Azizul Baree Helal has been elected unofficially with 123,162 votes. His nearest rival, S M Sakhawat Hossain of Khelafat Majlis, received 109,530 votes.

In Bogura-1 constituency, BNP’s Kazi Rafiqul Islam has been elected unofficially with 171,440 votes. His nearest rival, Jamaat’s Md. Shahabuddin, received 57,959 votes.

In Bogura-2 constituency, BNP candidate Mir Shahe Alam has been elected unofficially with 145,024 votes. His nearest rival, Jamaat’s Abul Azad Mohammad Shahaduzzaman, received 93,548 votes.

In Bogura-3 constituency, BNP’s Abdul Mohit Talukder has been elected unofficially with 127,406 votes. His nearest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami’s Nur Mohammad Abu Taher, received 111,026 votes.

In Bogura-5 constituency, BNP’s Golam Mohammad Siraj has been elected unofficially with 248,848 votes. His nearest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami’s Dabibur Rahman, received 143,329 votes.

In Bogura-6 constituency, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has been elected unofficially. According to results from 150 polling centres, Tarique Rahman received 216,284 votes. His nearest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Abidur Rahman Sohel, received 97,626 votes with the Daripalla symbol.

In Moulvibazar-4 (Sreemangal and Kamalganj) constituency, BNP candidate Md. Mujibur Rahman Chowdhury has been elected unofficially with 170,877 votes. His nearest rival, Sheikh Nur-e-Alam Siddiqui of Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis, received 50,204 votes.

In Habiganj-3 (Sadar, Lakhai and Shayestaganj) constituency, BNP candidate G K Gous has been elected unofficially with 142,456 votes. His nearest rival, Jamaat candidate Kazi Mohsin Ahmed, received 45,568 votes.

In Sunamganj-5 (Chhatak and Dowarabazar) constituency, BNP’s Kalim Uddin Ahmed has been elected unofficially with 151,915 votes with the paddy sheaf symbol. His nearest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Abdus Salam Al Madani, received 102,121 votes with the Daripalla symbol.

In Khulna-1 (Botiaghata and Dacope) constituency, BNP candidate Ameer Ejaz Khan has been elected unofficially. In 120 centers of the constituency, he received 121,352 votes with the paddy sheaf symbol. His nearest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Krishna Nandi, received 70,346 votes with the Daripalla symbol.

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In Khulna-6 (Koyra-Paikgachha) constituency, Jamaat candidate Abul Kalam Azad has been elected unofficially with 150,724 votes. His nearest rival, BNP’s S M Monirul Hasan, received 124,710 votes. The results were announced Thursday night by returning officer A S M Jamshed Khondkar.

In Pirojpur-2 (Bhandaria-Kaukhali-Nechharabad) constituency, BNP candidate Ahmad Sohel Manzur has been elected unofficially. In 167 polling centers of this constituency, he received 105,185 votes with the paddy sheaf symbol. His nearest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Shamim Saidi, received 96,897 votes with the Daripalla symbol.

Returning officer and Pirojpur district commissioner Md. Abu Saeed announced this unofficial result.

In Thakurgaon-1 (Sadar) constituency, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Al-Mamun has been unofficially elected with 238,836 votes. His nearest rival, Jamaat candidate Delwar Hossain, received 141,017 votes.

In Thakurgaon-2 (Baliadangi, Haripur, and part of Ranisankail), BNP candidate Abdus Salam has been unofficially elected with 121,017 votes. His nearest rival, Jamaat candidate Abdul Hakim, received 115,707 votes.

In Thakurgaon-3 (Pirganj and part of Ranisankail), BNP candidate Zahidur Rahman has been unofficially elected with 132,797 votes. His nearest rival, Jamaat candidate Mizanur Rahman, received 91,934 votes.

BNP candidate Mirza Abbas Uddin Ahmed has been unofficially declared the winner in Dhaka-8 constituency, defeating his nearest rival Nasiruddin Patwari by more than 5,000 votes.

Dhaka Divisional Commissioner (Returning Officer) Sharaf Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury announced the result at 3:45 am on Friday.

Sharaf Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury stated that out of 109 centers in this constituency, voting was held directly at 108 centers. BNP’s Mirza Abbas received 56,552 votes at these centers. Additionally, he received 2,814 postal votes, bringing his total to 59,366 votes.

Meanwhile, NCP’s Mohammad Nasir Uddin Patwari received 51,572 votes from 108 centers. With 2,555 postal votes, his total reached 54,127 votes.

Thus, BNP candidate Mirza Abbas won by a margin of 5,239 votes.

Among other candidates in this constituency, Islami Andolan Bangladesh’s candidate Kefeat Ulla Hatpakha (Fan symbol) received 1,436 votes, and Ganadhikar Parishad’s candidate Meghna Alam (Truck symbol) received 608 votes.

The total number of voters in Dhaka-8 was 275,474. Of these, 120,484 votes were cast, 2,817 were invalid, and 117,667 were valid. The constituency had 8,992 postal voters, of whom 6,012 voted and 320 votes were invalid.

BNP candidate Abu Zafar Md Zahid Hossain has been unofficially elected with 203,887 votes. His nearest rival, Anwarul Islam of the Daarripalla symbol, received 188,719 votes.

In Sirajganj–1, BNP candidate Selim Reza has been unofficially elected with 115,132 votes on the Dhanner Sheesh symbol. His nearest rival, Maulana Shahinur Alam of Jamaat-e-Islami, received 106,732 votes.

In Habiganj–1, BNP candidate Reza Kibria has been unofficially elected. He received 111,999 votes. His nearest rival, Maulana Md. Sirajul Islam of Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis, received 56,132 votes.

In Habiganj–2, BNP candidate Abu Monsur Sakhawat Hasan has been unofficially elected with 126,583 votes. His nearest rival, Maulana Abdul Basit Azad of Khelafat Majlis, received 65,762 votes.

In Habiganj–3, BNP candidate G.K. Goush has been unofficially elected with 142,456 votes. His nearest rival, Kazi Mohsin Ahmad of Jamaat, received 45,568 votes.

In Habiganj–4, BNP candidate S.M. Faisal has been unofficially elected with 188,072 votes. His nearest rival, Maulana Gias Uddin Taheri of Islamic Front, received 84,323 votes.

In the preliminary results for Dhaka-17, BNP chairman Tarique Rahman has won. He received 72,699 votes. His nearest rival, S M Khaliduzzaman of Jamaat-e-Islami, received 68,300 votes.

Dhaka’s Divisional Commissioner (Returning Officer) Sharaf Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury announced this result at 4:00 am on Friday. He stated that voting in Dhaka-17 was conducted across 125 centers, including postal votes. Overall, Tarique Rahman won by a margin of 4,399 votes over his nearest competitor.

The total number of voters in Dhaka-17 was 333,813. Of these, 147,888 votes were cast. 2,211 votes were invalid, leaving 145,677 valid votes.

Other candidates in this constituency included Mohammad Ullah of Islami Andolan Bangladesh, who received 1,768 votes on the Hatpakha symbol, and Atik Ahmed of the Jatiya Party, who received 1,168 votes on the Langol symbol.

In Feni-1 Constituency, BNP candidate Munshi Rafiqul Alam, also known as Majnu, has been elected according to unofficial results with 119,904 votes. His closest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate SM Kamal Uddin, received 85,615 votes.

In Sylhet-1 (City and Sadar) Constituency, BNP candidate Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has been declared elected in the final unofficial results. Running under the Sheaf of Paddy symbol, he received 176,936 votes. His closest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Maulana Habibur Rahman, received 134,983 votes.

In Sylhet-5 (Zakiganj and Kanaighat) Constituency, Mohammad Abul Hasan, the Khelafat Majlis candidate nominated by the 11-party electoral alliance, has been elected in the final unofficial results. Running under the Wall Clock symbol, he received 79,355 votes. His nearest rival, BNP-backed Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Bangladesh candidate Ubaidullah Faruq, received 69,774 votes.

In Chattogram-14 (Chandanaish) Constituency, BNP candidate Jasim Uddin Ahmed has been elected according to preliminary results. He received 76,493 votes. His closest rival, Omar Faruk of the Liberal Democratic Party, representing the 11-party electoral alliance, received 75,467 votes.

This information was confirmed around 2:00am through the final message signed by the constituency’s Returning Officer and Deputy Commissioner, Mohammad Zahidul Islam Miah.

Chattogram-14 has a total of 313,513 registered voters, including 165,847 men, 147,665 women, and 1 third-gender voter. Voting took place at 100 polling centres in the constituency.

In Rangamati Constituency, BNP candidate Dipen Dewan has been elected according to unofficial results. He received 201,544 votes. His closest rival, independent candidate Pahel Chakma, received 31,222 votes.

The results were announced at 2:30am by Deputy Commissioner Nazma Ashrafi at the DC office conference room, which served as the centre for collecting and presenting preliminary results.

Rangamati parliamentary constituency has 213 polling centres, along with one postal voting centre, making a total of 214 centres. The constituency has 509,267 registered voters and a total of seven candidates.

In Barguna-1 Constituency, Islami Andolan Bangladesh candidate Maulana Mahmudul Hossain Oli Ullah has been elected according to unofficial results. He received 138,510 votes. His closest rival, BNP candidate Nazrul Islam Molla, received 134,337 votes.

In Barguna-2 Constituency, BNP candidate Nurul Islam Moni has been elected according to unofficial results with 89,428 votes. His nearest rival, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Sultan Ahmed, received 83,015 votes.

In Moulvibazar-2 Constituency, BNP candidate Md Shawkatul Islam has been elected according to unofficial results with 88,381 votes. His closest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Md Sayed Ali, received 53,458 votes.

In Jamalpur-1 Constituency, BNP’s M Rashiduzzaman Millat has been elected according to unofficial results with 172,115 votes. His closest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Md Nazmul Haque, received 93,661 votes.

In Jamalpur-2 Constituency, BNP’s Sultan Mahmud (Babu) has been elected unofficially with 95,378 votes. His nearest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Shamiul Haque Faruqi, received 61,655 votes.

In Jamalpur-3 Constituency, BNP’s Md Mostafizur Rahman (Babul) has been declared the unofficial winner with 206,214 votes. His closest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Md Mojibur Rahman, received 79,607 votes.

In Jamalpur-4 Constituency, BNP’s Md Faridul Kabir Talukder has been elected unofficially with 146,546 votes. His nearest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Mohammad Abdul Awal, received 44,161 votes.

In Jamalpur-5 Constituency, BNP’s Shah Md Wares Ali (Mamun) has been declared the unofficial winner with 198,292 votes. His closest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Muhammad Abdus Sattar, received 111,695 votes.

In Feni-2 Constituency, BNP candidate Joynal Abedin has been elected according to unofficial results with 131,210 votes. His closest rival, AB Party candidate Mohammad Mojibur Rahman Bhuiyan, also known as Manju, received 80,058 votes.

In Chandpur-1, BNP’s ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon has been unofficially elected with 133,032 votes. His nearest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami’s Abu Nasar Md Makbul Ahmad, received 70,368 votes.

In Chandpur-2, BNP candidate Md Jalal Uddin has been unofficially elected with 172,506 votes. His closest competitor, LDP’s Md Billal Hossain, received 57,406 votes.

In Chandpur-3, BNP’s Sheikh Farid Ahmed has been unofficially elected with 165,404 votes. His nearest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami’s Md Shahjahan Mia, received 1,865 votes.

In Chandpur-5, BNP candidate Md Mominul Haque has been unofficially elected with 123,789 votes. His closest competitor, LDP’s Md Neyamul Bashir, received 50,585 votes.

Meanwhile, in Chandpur-4, independent candidate Abdul Hannan has been unofficially elected with 73,599 votes. His nearest rival, BNP’s Md Harunur Rashid, received 67,833 votes.

In Narail-1, BNP candidate Biswas Jahangir has been unofficially elected with 99,975 votes. His nearest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami’s Obaidullah, received 75,225 votes.

In Narail-2, Jamaat-e-Islami’s Ataur Rahman has been unofficially elected with 118,142 votes. His closest competitor, independent candidate Monirul Islam, received 78,457 votes.

In Kurigram-2, National Citizen Party (NCP) candidate Atikur Rahman has been unofficially elected with 178,869 votes. His closest rival, BNP’s Sohel Hossain Kaykobad, received 170,335 votes.

In Cox’s Bazar-2 (Maheshkhali–Kutubdia), BNP-nominated candidate Alamgir Muhammad Mahfuz Ullah Farid has been unofficially elected with 124,660 votes. His closest rival, Jamaat’s candidate Hamidur Rahman Azad, received 89,817 votes, a difference of 34,843 votes.

Tonight, the assistant returning officers of Maheshkhali and Kutubdia upazilas announced this result from their respective upazila offices. The constituency has a total of 124 polling centres with 383,641 registered voters, of whom 229,624 cast their votes.

Alamgir Muhammad Mahfuz Ullah Farid, a member of BNP’s central executive committee, was previously elected to parliament as a BNP candidate in 1996 and 2001. On the other hand, Jamaat’s assistant secretary-general Hamidur Rahman Azad was elected as a member of parliament in 2008 as a candidate of the BNP–Jamaat alliance.

In Narayanganj-1 (Rupganj), BNP candidate Mostafizur Rahman Bhuiya (Dipu) has been unofficially elected with 156,358 votes. His closest rival, Jamaat’s candidate Anwar Hossain, received 91,690 votes. The constituency has 130 polling centres and 408,829 registered voters. According to the returning officer’s office, voter turnout was 63.96pc.

In Narayanganj-2 (Araihazar), BNP’s Nazrul Islam (Azad) has been unofficially elected. Across 119 polling centres, he received 125,063 votes under the ‘paddy sheaf’ symbol. His nearest rival, Elias Molla, running under the ‘daripalla’ symbol, received 82,987 votes. The constituency has 364,098 registered voters, with 65 per cent turnout.

In Narayanganj-5 (City-Port), BNP candidate Abul Kalam has been unofficially elected. He received 114,799 votes under the ‘paddy sheaf’ symbol. The 11-party alliance’s candidate from Khelafat Majlis, ABM Sirajul Mamun, received 101,196 votes. The constituency has 164 polling centres, with a turnout of 56.51 per cent.

In Gaibandha-1, Jamaat-e-Islami’s Majedur Rahman has been unofficially elected with 140,726 votes. His nearest rival, BNP’s Ziaul Islam, received 37,997 votes.

In Gaibandha-2, Jamaat-e-Islami’s Md Abdul Karim has been unofficially elected with 122,630 votes. His closest competitor, BNP’s Anisuzzaman Khan, received 92,890 votes.

In Gaibandha-3, Jamaat-e-Islami’s Maulana Nazrul Islam has been unofficially elected with 162,457 votes. BNP’s Moinul Hasan Sadiq received 139,864 votes.

In Gaibandha-5, Jamaat-e-Islami’s Bir Muktijoddha Abdul Wares has been unofficially elected with 89,274 votes. His nearest rival, BNP’s Faruk Alam Sarker, received 73,483 votes.

Meanwhile, in Gaibandha-4, BNP’s Shamim Kaiser has been unofficially elected with 142,772 votes. His closest competitor, Jamaat’s Abdur Rahim, received 139,738 votes.

In Rajshahi-2, BNP chairperson’s advisor Md Mizanur Rahman Minu has been unofficially elected with 128,546 votes. His closest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami’s Md Jahangir, received 101,370 votes.

In Rajshahi-3, BNP’s Secretary for Relief and Rehabilitation, Md Shafiqul Haque Milon, has been unofficially elected with 176,318 votes. His nearest competitor, Jamaat-e-Islami’s Abul Kalam Azad, received 137,927 votes.

In Rajshahi-5, BNP district member Professor Nazrul Islam has been elected with 153,425 votes. His nearest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami’s Monjur Rahman, received 73,445 votes.

In Rajshahi-6, BNP district convener Md Abu Said Chand has been elected with 148,672 votes. His closest competitor, Jamaat-e-Islami’s Nazmul Haque, received 92,965 votes.

Meanwhile, in Rajshahi-1, Jamaat-e-Islami’s central Naib Amir Md Mujibur Rahman has been unofficially elected with 171,786 votes. His nearest rival, BNP’s Md. Sharif Uddin, received 169,902 votes.

In Rajshahi-4, Jamaat-e-Islami’s Md Abdul Bari Sardar has been elected with 115,226 votes. His nearest competitor, BNP’s DMD Ziaur Rahman, received 109,461 votes.

BNP candidate Dewan Mohammad Salauddin has been unofficially elected with 190,976 votes. His nearest rival, NCP candidate Dilshana Parul, received 125,283 votes.

In Narayanganj-1 (Rupganj), BNP candidate Mostafizur Rahman Bhuiya (Dipu) has been unofficially elected with 156,358 votes. His closest rival, Jamaat’s candidate Anwar Hossain, received 91,690 votes. The constituency has 130 polling centres and 408,829 registered voters. According to the returning officer’s office, voter turnout was 63.96pc.

BNP candidates have secured victory in all three constituencies of Manikganj, according to unofficial results.

In Manikganj-1 (Ghior, Daulatpur and Shibaloy), BNP candidate S A Jinnah Kabir was unofficially elected with 137,776 votes under the sheaf of paddy symbol. His nearest rival, BNP rebel candidate Md Tozammel Haque, received 77,818 votes with the horse symbol.

In Manikganj-2 (Singair, Harirampur and two unions of Sadar), BNP candidate Moinul Islam Khan Shanto was unofficially elected with 175,776 votes under the sheaf of paddy symbol. His closest competitor, Khelafat Majlis candidate Md Salah Uddin Dewal, secured 81,531 votes with the wall clock symbol.

In Manikganj-3 (Saturia, Manikganj municipality and eight unions of district Sadar), BNP candidate Afroza Khanam was unofficially elected with 167,345 votes under the sheaf of paddy symbol.

Her nearest rival, Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis candidate Muhammad Saeed Nur, received 64,242 votes with the rickshaw symbol.

In Chuadanga-1, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Md Masud Parvez has been unofficially declared elected after securing 211,041 votes.

His nearest rival, Md Sharifuzzaman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), received 153,193 votes.

In Chuadanga-2, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Md Ruhur Amin, contesting with the “balance scales” symbol, has been unofficially elected with 208,011 votes.

His closest competitor, Mahmud Hasan Khan of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), contesting with the “sheaf of paddy” symbol, secured 163,877 votes.

A total of 385,447 votes were cast in the Chuadanga-2 constituency, representing a turnout of 78.27 per cent.

National Citizens’ Party (NCP) candidate Md Nahid Islam has won the Dhaka-11 constituency, according to preliminary results. Contesting with the water-lily bud symbol, he secured a total of 93,872 votes.

His nearest rival, BNP candidate M A Quayum, received 91,833 votes. Nahid Islam won by a margin of 2,039 votes.

Announcing the result at around 6:45am on Friday, Dhaka Divisional Commissioner (Returning Officer) Sharaf Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury said voting was held at 163 polling centres in Dhaka-11, including postal ballots. The turnout stood at 45 per cent.

The constituency had a total of 439,075 registered voters. Of them, 196,370 cast their ballots. A total of 3,517 votes were invalidated, leaving 192,853 valid votes.

Among other candidates, Islami Andolan Bangladesh’s Sheikh Fazlay Bari Masud received 4,375 votes with the hand fan symbol, Jatiya Party candidate Shamim Ahmed got 1,048 votes with the plough symbol, and independent candidate Kohinoor Akter secured 794 votes with the football symbol.

BNP-backed candidate Bobby Hajjaj has been declared the winner of the Dhaka-13 constituency.

According to results announced at the Election Commission’s result collection and dissemination centre, Hajjaj secured victory with a margin of 2,320 votes over the 11-party alliance candidate Mamunul Haque.

Hajjaj received a total of 88,387 votes, while Mamunul Haque obtained 86,067 votes.

In Jashore-1 (Sharsha), Jamaat candidate Mohammad Azizur Rahman has been unofficially elected after securing 119,093 votes with the sheaf of paddy symbol. His nearest rival, BNP candidate Nuruzzaman Liton, received 93,542 votes.

In Jashore-2 (Jhikargacha–Chougacha), Jamaat candidate Mosleh Uddin Farid has been unofficially declared elected. He secured 180,965 votes with the balance scales symbol. His closest competitor, BNP candidate Sabira Sultana, obtained 146,647 votes with the sheaf of paddy symbol.

In Jashore-3 (Sadar), BNP candidate Anindya Islam Amit has been unofficially elected, receiving 201,339 votes with the sheaf of paddy symbol. His nearest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Abdul Kader, secured 187,463 votes.

In Jashore-5 (Monirampur), Jamaat candidate Gazi Enamul Haque emerged victorious, obtaining 132,876 votes with the balance scales symbol. His closest competitor, independent candidate Shahid Iqbal Hossain, received 85,045 votes with the pitcher symbol.

In Satkhira-1 (Tala–Kalaroa), Jamaat candidate Md Izzat Ullah has been unofficially elected. He secured 193,772 votes across 169 centres. His nearest rival, BNP central leader Habibul Islam Habib, contesting with the sheaf of paddy symbol, received 169,995 votes.

In the referendum, the constituency recorded 228,404 ‘Yes’ votes and 121,256 ‘No’ votes, with an overall turnout of 75.64 per cent.

In Satkhira-2 (Sadar–Debhata), Jamaat candidate Abdul Khalek won by a wide margin. Contesting with the balance scales symbol, he obtained 266,959 votes across 181 centres. His nearest competitor, BNP candidate Md Abdur Rauf, secured 116,229 votes with the sheaf of paddy symbol.

In this constituency, the referendum saw 292,828 ‘Yes’ votes and 86,619 ‘No’ votes, with turnout standing at 73.79 per cent.

In Satkhira-3 (Asasuni–Kaliganj), Jamaat candidate M Rabiul Basar emerged victorious with 184,233 votes from 166 centres. Independent candidate Shahidul Alam, contesting with the football symbol, received 105,389 votes, while BNP candidate Kazi Alauddin secured 56,819 votes with the sheaf of paddy symbol.

The referendum results in this seat recorded 232,925 ‘Yes’ votes and 104,883 ‘No’ votes, with turnout at 70.99 per cent.

In Satkhira-4 (Shyamnagar), Jamaat candidate Gazi Nazrul Islam has been unofficially elected, securing 106,913 votes with the balance scales symbol from 97 centres. His closest rival, BNP candidate Md Moniruzzaman, received 85,426 votes.

In the referendum, 129,741 ‘Yes’ votes and 60,779 ‘No’ votes were recorded, while overall turnout stood at 67.76 per cent.

Jamaat-e-Islami ameer Shafiqur Rahman has won the Dhaka-15 constituency in the 13^th parliamentary election, defeating his rival by a margin of 21,614 votes.

The result was announced early Friday from the Election Commission’s result collection and dissemination centre.

Shafiqur Rahman secured a total of 85,131 votes, while his closest competitor, BNP candidate Safiqul Islam Khan, received 63,517 votes.

Since Thursday evening, Jamaat had alleged irregularities in the Dhaka-15 results, claiming manipulation in the counting process. While results from other Dhaka constituencies were reaching the Election Commission, the announcement of this seat’s outcome remained delayed for a considerable time.

In Shariatpur-1: According to results from 139 polling centres, sheaf of paddy candidate Sayeed Ahmed secured 77,398 votes. His nearest rival, Jalaluddin Ahmed of Khelafat Majlis, contesting with the rickshaw symbol, received 62,717 votes. The sheaf of paddy candidate won by a margin of 14,681 votes.

In Shariatpur-2: Based on results from 136 polling centres, sheaf of paddy candidate Shafiqur Rahman Kiron received 129,814 votes. Jamaat candidate Mahmud Hossain, contesting with the balance scales symbol, secured 70,892 votes. The sheaf of paddy candidate has been unofficially declared elected with a margin of 58,922 votes.

Bhola-1 (Sadar):
Bangladesh Jatiya Party Chairman and BNP alliance candidate Andaleeve Rahman Partho, contesting with the cart symbol, secured 105,543 votes. His nearest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Principal Nazrul Islam, received 75,337 votes.

Bhola-2 (Daulatkhan–Borhanuddin):
BNP candidate Hafiz Ibrahim, contesting with the sheaf of paddy symbol, obtained 119,085 votes. His closest rival, Maulana Mufti Fazlul Karim, secured 93,703 votes.

Bhola-3 (Lalmohan–Tazumuddin):
Sheaf of paddy candidate and BNP Standing Committee member Major (Retd) Hafizuddin Ahmed Bir Bikram won 145,990 votes. His nearest rival, Bangladesh Development Party and Jamaat-e-Islami alliance candidate Muhammad Nizamul Huq, contesting with the cauliflower symbol, received 57,351 votes.

Bhola-4 (Charfesson –Monpura):
BNP sheaf of paddy candidate and central executive committee general secretary of Jubo Dal, Mohammad Nurul Islam Nayan, secured 189,351 votes. His closest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Mostafa Kamal, received 81,437 votes.

Jhalakathi-2 (Jhalakathi Sadar–Nalchity): At 147 polling centres, including postal ballots, BNP alliance candidate Israt Sultana Elen Bhutto, contesting with the sheaf of paddy symbol, secured 113,100 votes. Her nearest rival, Jamaat candidate SM Neyamul Karim, contesting with the balance scales symbol, received 69,805 votes.

Rangpur-1: Mohammad Raihan Siraji, contesting with the balance scales symbol, secured 147,245 votes. Meanwhile, Mokarram Hossain Sujan, contesting with the sheaf of paddy symbol, received 69,131 votes.

Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Md Saiful Alam has won the Dhaka-12 constituency, defeating both the BNP alliance nominee and a rebel independent contender. Contesting with the scales symbol, he secured a total of 53,773 votes.

His nearest rival, Saiful Haque of the Bangladesh Revolutionary Workers Party — the BNP alliance-backed candidate — received 30,963 votes with the spade symbol.

Independent candidate Saiful Alam Nirob, who contested with the football symbol, finished third with 29,869 votes. A former convenor of Dhaka North BNP, he ran as an independent after being denied nomination by the party.

Saiful Alam of Jamaat led the BNP alliance candidate by 22,810 votes and the independent contender by 23,904 votes. However, the combined votes of Saiful Haque and Saiful Alam (independent) — 60,832 — exceeded the Jamaat candidate’s tally.

The result was announced around 8:15am on Friday by Dhaka Divisional Commissioner (Returning Officer) Sharaf Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury.

He said voting in the constituency was held at 131 centres, including postal ballots, with a turnout of 37 per cent.

There were 333,318 registered voters in Dhaka-12. Of them, 124,712 cast ballots. A total of 2,444 votes were rejected, leaving 122,268 valid votes.

Fifteen candidates contested the seat. Among others, Mahmudul Hasan of Islami Andolan Bangladesh received 2,058 votes with the hand-fan symbol; Jatiya Party candidate Sarkar Mohammad Salahuddin got 1,770 votes with the plough symbol; Taslima Akter of Ganosaghati Andolan secured 1,511 votes; Tarek Rahman of Amjanatar Dal obtained 1,044 votes with the butterfly symbol; and Kallol Bonik of the Communist Party of Bangladesh polled 453 votes with the sickle symbol.

In the Dhaka-16 constituency, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Md Abdul Baten has been declared the unofficial winner, defeating Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) candidate Md Aminul Islam by a margin of 3,361 votes.

Abdul Baten secured a total of 88,828 votes, while Aminul Islam received 85,467 votes.

The result was announced at around 8:15 am on Friday by the Dhaka divisional commissioner and returning officer Sharf Uddin Ahmed Choudhury, who said that voting, including postal ballots, took place at 138 polling centres in the Dhaka-16 constituency, with an overall turnout of 46 per cent.

The constituency has 400,499 registered voters, of whom 184,563 cast their ballots. A total of 3,764 votes were declared invalid, leaving 180,799 valid votes.

Altogether, 11 candidates contested the seat. Among the others, Saiful Islam of Islami Andolan Bangladesh, contesting with the Hand Fan symbol, received 3,679 votes, while Sultan Ahmed Selim of the Jatiya Party, contesting with the Plough symbol, secured 1,464 votes.

The United States embassy in Dhaka has congratulated the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its chairman Tarique Rahman on their historic victory in the 13th parliamentary election.

The message was posted at 7:48 am today, Friday, on the embassy’s verified Facebook page.

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Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)  and its chairman Tarique Rahman on their electoral victory.

In a message posted on X (formerly Twitter), Modi said he conveyed his warm congratulations to Tarique Rahman for leading the party to decisive victory, adding that the result reflected the trust of the people of Bangladesh in his leadership.

He also stated that India would stand in support of a democratic, progressive, and inclusive Bangladesh.

In the Dhaka-10 constituency, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) candidate Sheikh Rabiul Alam has been unofficially declared elected, securing victory by a margin of 3,300 votes over his nearest rival.

Sheikh Rabiul Alam received 80,436 votes, while Md Jasim Uddin Sarker, candidate of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, obtained 77,136 votes.

The result was announced at around 9:15 am on Friday by Dhaka divisional commissioner and returning officer Shraf Uddin Ahmed Choudhury.

According to the returning officer, voting, including postal ballots, was held at 137 polling centres in the constituency, with an overall turnout of 43 per cent.

The Dhaka-10 constituency has 388,654 registered voters, of whom 168,651 cast their ballots. A total of 2,684 votes were declared invalid, leaving 165,967 valid votes.

A total of 10 candidates contested the seat. Among the other candidates, Md A. Awal of Islami Andolan Bangladesh, contesting with the Hand Fan symbol, received 3,446 votes; Bonni Bepari of the Jatiya Party, with the Plough symbol, secured 1,580 votes; Nasrin Sultana of AB Party, contesting with the Eagle symbol, received 1,505 votes; and Md Zakir Hossain of Jonota Dal, with the Pen symbol, obtained 1,059 votes.

Pabna-2: BNP candidate Selim Reza Habib has been unofficially elected with 213,950 votes. His nearest rival, Jamaat candidate Hesab Uddin, contesting with the Balance Scales symbol, received 75,387 votes.

Pabna-3: Jamaat candidate Ali Asgar, contesting with the Balance Scales symbol, has been unofficially elected with 147,475 votes. His closest competitor, BNP candidate Sheikh Tuhin, secured 144,206 votes. The result was formally announced at 3:15 am on Friday by district returning officer and deputy commissioner Shahed Mostafa.

Pabna-4: Jamaat candidate Abu Taleb Mondol was officially declared elected at 3:20 am by district returning officer Shahed Mostafa. He received 137,675 votes with the Balance Scales symbol.

His nearest rival, BNP candidate Habibur Rahman Habib, contesting with the Sheaf of Paddy symbol, secured 133,874 votes.

Pabna-5: BNP candidate Shamsur Rahman Shimul Biswas has been unofficially elected with 181,925 votes. His nearest rival, Jamaat candidate Iqbal Hossain, received 164,994 votes. The result was officially announced at 4:15 am by district returning officer Shahed Mostafa.

Dhaka-3: BNP candidate Gayeshwar Chandra Roy, contesting with the Sheaf of Paddy symbol, has won the seat with 98,785 votes. Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Shahinul Islam, contesting with the Balance Scales symbol, received 82,232 votes.

Patuakhali-1 (Sadar–Mirzaganj–Dumki): BNP candidate Altaf Hossain Chowdhury secured 152,087 votes. His nearest rival, Abdul Wahab of the AB Party (Islamic alliance), contesting with the Eagle symbol, received 46,310 votes.

Patuakhali-2 (Bauphal): Shafiqul Islam, contesting with the Dari Pallah symbol, won with 100,750 votes, while BNP candidate Shahidul Alam Talukdar received 72,676 votes.

Patuakhali-3 (Galachipa–Dashmina): Nurul Haque Nur, contesting with the Truck symbol, secured 97,323 votes. BNP leader Hasan Mamun, who contested as an independent candidate, received 81,361 votes.

Patuakhali-4 (Kalapara–Rangabali): BNP candidate ABM Mosharraf Hossain won with 124,013 votes, while Mostafizur Rahman, contesting with the Hand Fan symbol, obtained 70,127 votes.

Following the BNP’s overwhelming victory in the 13th national parliamentary election, Pakistan’s president Asif Ali Zardari extended his congratulations to the party and its chairman, Tarique Rahman.

In remarks reported by BBC’s online live coverage, president Zardari expressed Pakistan’s support for Bangladesh’s democratic aspirations and stated his expectation to work with the new government to strengthen trade, defence, and cultural exchanges.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Pakistan prime minister Shehbaz Sharif extended his congratulations to Tarique Rahman for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP) significant victory in the parliamentary elections.

He also commended the people of Bangladesh for conducting a successful election.

Sharif added that he looks forward to working closely with Bangladesh’s new leadership to further strengthen the historic bilateral relationship and advance their shared goals for peace, stability, and development in South Asia and beyond.

The Bangladesh election commission (EC) has reported that the voter turnout for the 13th national parliamentary election and the concurrent referendum was 59.44 per cent.

The elections and referendum were held on Thursday. After completing the results announcement process on Friday morning, Ruhul Amin Mallik, director of public relations at the EC, told newspersons around 11:30 am that the overall voter turnout stood at 59.44 per cent.

Barisal-1 (Gournadi–Agailjhara): BNP candidate Zahir Uddin Swapon secured 155,252 votes, defeating his nearest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Kamrul Islam Khan, who received 46,263 votes.

Barisal-2 (Banaripara–Uzirpur): BNP’s Sardar Sarfuddin Ahmed Santu emerged victorious with 141,622 votes, while his closest competitor, Jamaat-e-Islami’s Abdul Mannan, obtained 74,082 votes.

Barisal-3 (Babuganj–Muladi): BNP candidate Zainul Abedin was declared the winner with 80,930 votes, surpassing Jamaat-e-Islami’s candidate and secretary-general of the Amar Bangladesh Party, Mohammad Asaduzzaman Bhuiya, who garnered 61,192 votes.

Barisal-4 (Hijla–Mehendiganj): BNP’s Rajib Ahsan received 128,322 votes, defeating his nearest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Mohammad Abdul Jabbar, who secured 74,684 votes.

Barisal-5 (City and Sadar): BNP candidate Mojibur Rahman Sarwar won with 135,146 votes, against the runner-up, Islami Andolan Bangladesh’s senior nayeb-e-ameer Mufti Faizul Karim, who received 95,044 votes.

Barisal-6 (Bakerganj): BNP’s Abul Hosen Khan achieved 82,217 votes, defeating Jamaat-e-Islami’s Mahmudun Nabi, who polled 55,988 votes.

In all six constituencies, BNP candidates emerged victorious, achieving substantial margins over their closest rivals.

In the Dhaka-1 constituency, BNP candidate Khondkar Abu Ashfaq has been declared the unofficial winner, securing 173,781 votes.

His closest rival, Mohammad Nazrul Islam of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, contesting under the Balance Scales symbol, received 112,622 votes.

Following the July mass uprising, the National Citizen Party (NCP) was established. While several of its leaders contested in the election, six party leaders have been unofficially declared winners in the 13th national parliamentary elections.

They will represent the party in the new parliament.

Among them, Nahid Islam, the party convener, has won the Dhaka-11 seat. Akhter Hossen, the party’s secretary, was victorious in Rangpur-4.

From Cumilla-4, the NCP’s chief organiser for the southern region, Hasnat Abdullah, secured a seat. In Noakhali-6, the party’s joint coordinator Abdul Hannan Masud was elected.

Atiqur Rahman Mujahid, joint convener of the party, won Kurigram-2, while Abdullah Al Amin, joint secretary, was successful in Narayanganj-4.

Following the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP) overwhelming victory in the 13th national parliamentary election, crowds of party leaders and activists have begun gathering outside the party’s Gulshan office.

Some supporters have brought flowers to congratulate the party chairman.

Such scenes were observed outside the office from Friday morning until around 12:30 pm.

Although activity around the office was relatively subdued earlier in the morning, the crowd steadily grew as the day progressed.

Leaders and activists from different parts of the country arrived at the premises, waiting to congratulate party chairman Tarique Rahman on the victory. Some were seen taking photographs outside the office.

Didar Alam, 25, who travelled from Belabo upazila in Narsingdi, was among those waiting outside with a bouquet of red roses. An electrician by profession, he said he came to Dhaka after hearing the election results.

“I don’t hold any position; I’m simply a BNP activist,” Didar said. “I came to congratulate Tarique Rahman after hearing about the massive victory. I arrived at 7:00 am with a friend and have been waiting since then. I don’t know if I’ll be able to hand over the flowers, but I’m still waiting.”

Nipun Chandra Paul, a Jubo Dal leader from Gulshan police station area, was seen taking photographs with several party activists while making victory signs.

Speaking to Prothom Alo, he said, “After more than a month of day-and-night effort, victory has come. We never gave up. After this win, it feels like we’ve been reborn. We feel liberated.”

Three BNP leaders have won the three parliamentary constituencies in Gopalganj. Previously, in the 15 February 1996 election, BNP candidate F. E. Sharifuzzaman Jahangir had won from Gopalganj-1. This marks the first time since then that the party poised to form the government has secured victory in all constituencies of the district.

The unofficial results were announced late Thursday night (12 February 2026) by District Returning Officer and Deputy Commissioner Md. Arif-uz-Zaman.

In Gopalganj-1, BNP candidate Selimuzzaman Mollah was elected with 68,867 votes. His nearest rival, Kabir Mia of the Gono Odhikar Parishad, received 53,961 votes.

In Gopalganj-2, BNP’s K. M. Babar won with 40,048 votes, while his closest competitor, BNP rebel candidate M. H. Khan Monju, secured 33,039 votes.

In Gopalganj-3, BNP-nominated S M Jilani won with 60,166 votes. His nearest rival, Gobinda Chandra Pramanik, received 33,867 votes.

The election commission (EC) on Friday officially announced results for 297 parliamentary constituencies.

In the 13th national parliamentary election, official results were declared for 297 seats. Of the three constituencies whose results had remained pending, the results for Chattogram-2 and Chattogram-4 have been suspended.

The EC said that the outcomes for these two seats will be announced later.

Across the country, a total of 48,074,429 ‘Yes’ votes were cast, while 22,565,627 ‘No’ votes were recorded. The referendum turnout in this election stood at 60.26 per cent.

These figures were disclosed by election commission senior secretary Akhtar Ahmed during a media briefing at the Election Commission headquarters in Agargaon, Dhaka on Friday.

Among the 297 declared seats, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its allies secured 212 seats, while the 11-party alliance led by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami won 77 seats.

Islami Andolan Bangladesh secured one seat, and independent candidates won seven seats.

Breaking down the results further: BNP won 209 seats, Jamaat-e-Islami won 68 seats, NCP won 6 seats, Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis won 2 seats, Khelafat Majlis won 1 seat, Bangladesh Jatiya Party (BJP) won 1 seat, Ganosamhati Andolon won 1 seat, and, Gono Odhikar Parishad won 1 seat.

It may be noted that the EC issued three separate letters suspending the announcement of results for Sherpur-2, Chattogram-2 and Chattogram-4, citing ongoing court cases 12 February.

While the result for Sherpur-2 has since been announced, the EC has decided not to publish its official gazette for the time being.

Turnout in the referendum in this election was 60.26 per cent. The “Yes” vote received 48,074,429 votes. The “No” vote received 22,565,627 votes.

Senior secretary of the EC Akhtar Ahmed provided this information today at a briefing to journalists at the Election Building in Agargaon in the capital.

The “Yes” vote has won the referendum by a large margin. This has opened the way for implementing the proposed state reforms.

A referendum was also held yesterday Thursday on the day of the 13th national parliamentary election to implement the constitutional proposals of the July National Charter.

The total number of voters in the 13th national parliamentary election and the referendum was slightly more than 127.7 million.

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has called and congratulated BNP chairman Tarique Rahman on the party’s landslide victory in the 13th national parliamentary election. He shared this information on his X handle on Friday afternoon.

Narendra Modi wrote, “Delighted to speak with Mr. Tarique Rahman. I congratulated him on the remarkable victory in the Bangladesh elections. I conveyed my best wishes and support in his endeavour to fulfil the aspirations of the people of Bangladesh.”

The Indian prime minister said, “As two close neighbours with deep-rooted historical and cultural ties, I reaffirmed India’s continued commitment to the peace, progress, and prosperity of both our peoples.”

Earlier, Narendra Modi also congratulated Tarique Rahman in a tweet.

Independent candidates have won in seven constituencies in the 13th national parliamentary election. All of them were BNP leaders. They contested as independent candidates after failing to secure party nomination. For this reason, they were known as BNP “rebel” candidates in their respective areas.

The Jatiya Party (JaPa), founded by HM Ershad, has faced a total setback. For the first time since the restoration of parliamentary democracy, none of the party’s candidates were able to win an election.

Even in the 13th national parliamentary election held yesterday, Thursday, none of its candidates came close to the main contest. The party also suffered a major defeat in Rangpur, an area considered its stronghold. Some political analysts are viewing this as the possible end of the Jatiya Party’s political influence.

In Brahmanbaria-2, independent candidate Rumeen Farhana won by a margin of 38,000 votes. She contested as an independent after being denied BNP nomination and was later expelled from the party. In the election, BNP had supported a candidate from an allied party against her. On Friday, Rumeen Farhana spoke to Prothom Alo at her home in Shahbazpur, Sarail upazila, Brahmanbaria. See details here.

India’s opposition party Congress has congratulated the BNP and its chairman Tarique Rahman on their victory in Bangladesh’s national election.

On Friday, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge extended this congratulations through a post on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). See here