In a dramatic turn of events that has captured national and international attention, Bangladesh’s BNP has emerged victorious in the latest parliamentary election

In a dramatic turn of events that has captured national and international attention, Bangladesh’s BNP has emerged victorious in the latest parliamentary election. The outcome signals a powerful shift in the country’s political landscape, sparking conversations about what this new chapter could mean for governance, economic direction, and the voices of millions who cast their ballots with hope for change.
National election in Dhaka
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman speaks with the media after voting, outside a polling station during the national election in Dhaka, Bangladesh, February 12, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab
DHAKA, Feb 13 (Reuters) – The Bangladesh Nationalist Party crossed the halfway mark to win the parliamentary election on Friday, a local TV station showed, as ballots were counted in a pivotal vote that is expected to restore political stability in the troubled South Asian country.
BNP had won 151 seats in the 300-member parliament, Ekattor TV showed, securing a simple majority.