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In a closely watched election, Dr. Shafiq Rahman, the leader of Jamaat-e-Islami, has secured a crucial victory in Bangladesh’s 15th parliamentary constituency, with the official declaration made by the Election Commission. According to the commission’s report, Dr. Rahman garnered 85,131 votes, while his closest rival, Shafiq Islam Khan of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), received 63,517 votes. This resulted in a significant margin of victory for Dr. Rahman, with a lead of 21,614 votes.
Earlier, Jamaat-e-Islami had expressed concerns over the voting process in the 15th constituency, citing irregularities and delays in announcing the results. However, with the official declaration, the party’s doubts seem to have been put to rest.
In a gracious gesture, Shishir Manir, the defeated candidate, took to his verified Facebook account to acknowledge his loss and extend congratulations to his opponent, Naseruddin Chowdhury. The 15th constituency in Dhaka has a total of 351,718 registered voters, comprising 1,796,616 male and 1,723,098 female voters, as well as a small number of voters from the third gender.
In a broader context, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) alliance has secured 212 seats, while the Jamaat-e-Islami-led coalition has won 77 seats. The Islami Andolan Bangladesh has secured one seat, and independent candidates have won seven seats.
According to unofficial and unverified sources, Jamaat-e-Islami’s Abid Rahman secured 97,626 votes, securing second place in the constituency. The Election Commission has officially announced results for 297 seats, with two more seats to be announced later.
In a related development, the Election Commission has reported that 60.26% of voters participated in the referendum on February 12. Jamaat-e-Islami has refused to accept defeat, citing concerns over the transparency of the electoral process.
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