What does BNP’s landslide mean for Bangladesh’s post-uprising order?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 7 min read 100% complete by Moudud Ahmmed SujanFebruary 13, 2026 at 04:21 PM

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In Bangladesh's February 12, 2026 election, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secured a landslide victory, winning 209 of 299 parliamentary seats. This marks the first elected government since the 2024 uprising that ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League party, which was banned from participating in this election. Voter turnout was approximately 60%. Alongside the election, a referendum on constitutional reforms outlined in the July National Charter passed with just over 60% approval. While the BNP celebrates its win, Jamaat-e-Islami, the BNP's main opponent, has raised concerns about the integrity of the vote count. Analysts suggest the BNP's victory indicates a preference for established political groups in Bangladesh.

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Asif Mohammad Shahan 40% Election Commission 40% National Citizen Party (NCP) 40% Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir 50% Sheikh Hasina 50% Dhaka ×260% Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami ×260% Tarique Rahman 60% Awami League ×270% Bangladesh ×680% Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) ×890%

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bangladesh 100% election 90% bnp 90% political change 70% constitutional reforms 70% awami league 60% landslide victory 50% political parties 50% post-uprising order 40%

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