National election 2026
Heavyweight contenders notch commanding victories nationwide
Unofficial results show BNP, NCP, Jamaat and independents securing large margins across constituencies
13 February 2026, 14:20 PM
Turnout in national election and referendum 59.44%, says EC
Thousands of men and women, some on crutches or in wheelchairs, queued patiently for hours at polling centres across the country
13 February 2026, 12:23 PM
Modi, Shehbaz congratulate Tarique Rahman on BNP victory
Indian and Pakistani premiers pledge cooperation with new Bangladesh leadership
13 February 2026, 10:42 AM
BNP’s Habibur Rashid secures Dhaka-9 seat
Independent candidate Tasnim Jara received 44,684 votes
13 February 2026, 09:52 AM
Tarique Rahman wins Dhaka-17, Bogura-6
BNP chairman secures 72,699 and 216,284 votes respectively
13 February 2026, 09:00 AM
EC delaying results in some constituencies: Jamaat
Party alleges manipulation, threatens to launch movement against those responsible
13 February 2026, 05:40 AM
Pro-Jamaat actors dominate polls-day disinformation
Disinformation reached a fever pitch during Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary polls as spin doctors launched a relentless campaign on Facebook and Telegram, beginning on the eve of the election and surging through the voting period yesterday.
13 February 2026, 04:53 AM
BNP heads for big win
The BNP is on course for a thumping win in the 13th national election, where millions of voters exercised their long-denied franchise in a festive and peaceful atmosphere yesterday.
13 February 2026, 04:36 AM
Maulana Mamunul Haque alleges irregularities in Dhaka-13 ballot counting
Files a formal complaint with returning officer
13 February 2026, 04:32 AM
Voting held peacefully in three hill districts
Voting in the 13th national election was held in a peaceful and festive atmosphere yesterday across the three hill districts -- Bandarban, Rangamati and Khagrachhari -- with no major untoward incidents reported.
13 February 2026, 04:06 AM
At Narsingdi-1, rivals exchange smiles, not barbs
A rare display of camaraderie among rival candidates drew attention in the Narsingdi-1 (Sadar) constituency yesterday morning, as three contestants were seen chatting and exchanging light-hearted remarks while visiting polling centres.
13 February 2026, 03:50 AM
Polls violence: 72 injured in 14 incidents
At least 72 people were injured in 14 incidents during polling across the country yesterday.
13 February 2026, 03:47 AM
NCP alleges result manipulation, seeks EC review
Asif Mahmud claims discrepancies in vote tallies across key Dhaka seats
13 February 2026, 03:39 AM
Tarique Rahman calls for special prayers today, no victory rally
Directive conveyed by BNP chairman’s press secretary
13 February 2026, 02:56 AM
Results being withheld in some constituencies: Jamaat ameer
Delay in announcing outcomes in certain seats raises questions, he says
13 February 2026, 01:42 AM
Unofficial results: BNP wins 43 of 55 seats, Jamaat secures 9, NCP wins 1
Ganosamhati Andolon wins one seat; independent candidate wins another
13 February 2026, 01:33 AM
Pvt sources may share figures on TV, but those are not official: CEC
Election Commission succeeded in delivering credible election, he says
13 February 2026, 01:25 AM
India declined to send observers for Bangladesh election: MEA spokesperson
Approximately 400 international observers, 200 foreign journalists monitor polls
13 February 2026, 01:09 AM
Fakhrul wins Thakurgaon-1 with 238,836 votes
Margin of victory stands at 97,819 votes
13 February 2026, 00:59 AM
BNP to form govt after securing more than two-thirds of seats, hopes Mahdi Amin
Tarique unofficially won from Dhaka-17 and Bogura-6, he says
13 February 2026, 00:21 AM