Published: Feb 13, 2026, 10:00 IST | Updated: Feb 13, 2026, 10:00 IST
Counting trends from Bangladesh’s 2026 parliamentary elections show Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leading with 212 seats out of 300 in the Jatiya Sangsad. The Islamist rival, Jamaat-e-Islami, trails far behind, signaling a potential landslide victory for BNP. Millions of citizens participated in this historic election, the first since the 2024 Gen Z-driven uprising that ended Sheikh Hasina’s tenure. Analysts say this result represents a major political shift and could restore stability in Bangladesh.