Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday alleged that the results of the 13th parliamentary election were altered through “irregularities and manipulation” during vote counting, warning of street protests if the grievances are not addressed.

The decisive outcome of Bangladesh’s general election will help dissipate volatility that has gripped the nation since the 2024 uprising, and is “an important step toward political normalisation,” Moody’s Ratings said yesterday.

At least one person was killed and 36 others injured in incidents of post-election violence across the country between Thursday night and yesterday evening, amid allegations of intra-party clashes, attacks by rival groups, and vandalism.

The 13th national election will be remembered as the one when voters reclaimed their franchise.

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

The “Yes” vote in Thursday’s referendum received comparatively lower support than in the previous three plebiscites.

Several heavyweight and widely discussed candidates have suffered defeats in the 13th national parliamentary election, triggering discussions in political circles.

At least 33 people were injured in post-polls violence between Thursday night and yesterday noon in three districts.

BNP leaders Abdus Salam Pintu and Sultan Salahuddin Tuku, who are also brothers, have won from the Tangail-2 and Tangail-5 constituencies, respectively, in the 13th national election held on February 12.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said the next government, to be formed by his party, will face major challenges in maintaining law and order, fighting corruption and reviving the country’s economy.

Dhaka-14 BNP-nominated candidate Sanjida Islam Tulee yesterday alleged vote rigging and election engineering in the 13th national parliamentary election.

Prominent BNP leader and freedom fighter Fazlur Rahman has secured victory in the Kishoreganj-4 (Itna–Mithamoin–Austagram) constituency, winning 1,32,472 votes, 74,643 more than his nearest rival.

Both factions affiliated with BNP

Rights group calls for reforms to protect journalists

11-party alliance alleges manipulation of vote results

Several candidates failed to cross even the 1,000-vote mark

Conceding Barishal-5, Dr Manisha says her party will stay with the people beyond election season

To the press secretary: Activism cannot make up for state failure

‘Frankly, I am not interested,’ Rumeen Farhana says

BNP leader claims move not a party decision, aimed at calming tension