‘Bangladesh will be better’: BNP victory puts nation at crossroads

Al JazeeraEN 4 min read 100% complete by Masum BillahFebruary 14, 2026 at 10:29 AM

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Following a landslide victory in parliamentary elections, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has returned to power after nearly two decades. The BNP-led alliance secured 212 of the 300 seats, while the alliance led by Jamaat-e-Islami secured 77. The election took place after a nationwide protest movement ousted the previous leadership, leading to a caretaker government. Tarique Rahman, set to become the next prime minister, has pledged to restore democracy and safeguard citizens' rights. While the election was largely peaceful, Jamaat-e-Islami alleged inconsistencies during the vote count but ultimately accepted the outcome. The BNP victory marks a significant shift in Bangladeshi politics, with supporters expressing hope for a better future.

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Gulshan 30% Khaleda Zia 30% Mahdi Amin 40% Election Commission 40% Anwar Pagla 40% Sheikh Hasina 50% Dhaka ×260% Jamaat-e-Islami ×270% Tarique Rahman ×380% Bangladesh Nationalist Party ×790% Bangladesh ×795%

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bangladesh 100% bnp victory 90% parliamentary election 80% tarique rahman 70% bangladesh nationalist party 70% political change 60% jamaat-e-islami 50% democracy 50% caretaker government 40%

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