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Winning as an independent was 'not easy', Rumeen Farhana says

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- Rumeen Farhana, elected with the Duck symbol in Brahmanbaria-2, has said it was not easy to win as an independent after being denied a BNP nomination. Speaking at a press conference... Read More


Modi congratulates Tarique on election win, pledges India's support for Bangladesh's progress

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken with BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman following his sweeping victory in Bangladesh's election. During the call on Friday afternoon, Modi co... Read More


Dhaka-13: BNP's Hajjaj wins by 2,320 votes as rival Mamunul alleges fake ballots, delays

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- BNP candidate Bobby Hajjaj has been declared winner in Dhaka‑13 constituency, covering Mohammadpur and Dhanmondi, despite allegations of irregularities. Hajjaj secured 88,387 ... Read More


BNP racks up five seats in Chattogram

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- Five BNP candidates have been declared unofficial winners in Chattogram, as returning officers announced results for five of the district's 16 seats. On Friday, Md Zia Uddin, return... Read More


Seven women elected, but female representation stays below 5%

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- Seven women have been elected to parliament through direct votes in the 2026 election, marking a modest presence in a race where female participation remained strikingly low. Accord... Read More


Restoring order, reviving economy, curbing corruption key challenges, says Fakhrul

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- Senior BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has outlined three immediate challenges for the next government after his party secured an absolute majority in the election. He made t... Read More


Rout in Rangpur stronghold for Jatiya Party as Jamaat seals five seats, NCP one

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- The Jatiya Party has suffered a comprehensive defeat in Rangpur, losing all six parliamentary seats in a region long regarded as its political heartland. Party Chairman GM Quader fi... Read More


As BNP seals comfortable win, attention turns to gazette issuance, oath-taking

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- With the results of the election now declared in 297 constituencies, attention has shifted from the ballot box to the formalities that will shape Bangladesh's next government: when t... Read More


Jamaat alleges vote counting conspiracy, warns of 'tough action'

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- Jamaat-e-Islami has accused election authorities of deliberately delaying vote counting as part of a "conspiracy", warning that it could launch a tougher political movement in respon... Read More


Tarique Rahman wins Dhaka-17 by 4,399 votes

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has won the Dhaka-17 constituency by a margin of 4,399 votes. Tarique secured 72,699 votes, according to results signed by the returning officer early Fr... Read More