Bangladesh Nationalist Party claims victory in country’s first election since 2024 uprising

Associated Press (AP) Political StrategyNews ReportEN 6 min read 100% complete by By SHEIKH SAALIQ and JULHAS ALAMFebruary 13, 2026 at 08:23 AM

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The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has claimed victory in the country's parliamentary elections held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, in Dhaka. This is the first election since the 2024 uprising. The election saw participation from leaders of various parties, including Jamaat-e-Islami. Polling officials were observed counting votes on the same day. Security was heightened around the BNP chairman's office as the election results were anticipated. The reason for the uprising in 2024 and the specific details of the election results were not mentioned in the article.

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The party's media unit said on X Friday

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The election is the country's first since the 2024 uprising.

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Bangladesh Nationalist Party claims victory in the country’s first election since the 2024 uprising.

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The Bangladesh Nationalist Party is positioning itself to form the next government.

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2024 uprising 40% Shafiqur Rahman 50% Jamaat-e-Islami 60% Dhaka ×570% Tarique Rahman ×370% Bangladesh ×680% Bangladesh Nationalist Party ×590%

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