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
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