Bangladesh’s Nationalist Party (BNP) has achieved a resounding victory in the country’s parliamentary elections, securing two-thirds of the seats in the National Assembly. According to unofficial results, the BNP, led by Tarique Rahman, the son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, has won 191 seats, while its alliance has secured 213 seats.
In a significant development, the BNP has won both the Dhaka and Bogra constituencies, with Tarique Rahman emerging victorious in both seats. The Islamist party, Jamaat-e-Islami, has emerged as the second-largest party in the country, securing 76 seats. The National Citizens’ Party (Jena Zia), which fielded candidates in 30 constituencies, has won five seats.
In a statement posted on social media platform X, Shafique Rahman, a senior leader of the BNP, accused rival parties of attempting to rig the election in various parts of the country. According to unofficial results, a constitutional referendum has seen a massive 73% of voters supporting the proposed amendments.
In a statement, the BNP has instructed its workers to refrain from celebrating and instead offer prayers for the country’s prosperity. Tarique Rahman has vowed to work with the people who supported the party’s campaign to build a better Bangladesh.
The Election Commission of Bangladesh has announced the results of 297 seats, with the BNP securing a landslide victory. The turnout in the general elections has exceeded 60%, with over 11.4 million postal votes cast.
In a historic moment, women in the Chaudpur sub-district of Faridganj Upazila in the Chapai Nawabganj district have exercised their right to vote for the first time in 56 years. The postal voting system saw a significant turnout, with over 6.4 million voters casting their ballots in Bangladesh and 4.95 million voters abroad.
The BNP’s victory has been welcomed by opposition parties, with former Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz congratulating Tarique Rahman on his party’s success. The National Assembly is set to convene soon to begin the new legislative session.
In a separate development, the US has announced that it will not intervene in the country’s internal affairs, as per the country’s constitution. The opposition party has accused the ruling party of rigging the election, with some leaders calling for a recount.
In a related development, the government has announced that it will not allow the opposition party to hold a protest rally in the capital city. The opposition has vowed to continue its protests, with some leaders calling for a nationwide strike.
In a separate development, the Indian government has announced that it will not allow the opposition party to hold a rally in the capital city. The opposition has vowed to continue its protests, with some leaders calling for a nationwide strike.
In a related development, the US has announced that it will not intervene in the country’s internal affairs, as per the country’s constitution. The opposition party has accused the ruling party of rigging the election, with some leaders calling for a recount.
In a statement, Tarique Rahman has vowed to work with the people who supported the party’s campaign to build a better Bangladesh. The BNP’s victory has been welcomed by opposition parties, with former Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz congratulating Tarique Rahman on his party’s success.
In a related development, the Indian government has announced that it will not allow the opposition party to hold a rally in the capital city. The opposition has vowed to continue its protests, with some leaders calling for a nationwide strike.
In a statement, Tarique Rahman has vowed to work with the people who supported the party’s campaign to build a better Bangladesh. The BNP’s victory has been welcomed by opposition parties, with former Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz congratulating Tarique Rahman on his party’s success.
The opposition party has accused the ruling party of rigging the election, with some leaders calling for a recount. In a statement, Tarique Rahman has vowed to work with the people who supported the party’s campaign to build a better Bangladesh.
The BNP’s victory has been welcomed by opposition parties, with former Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz congratulating Tarique Rahman on his party’s success. The opposition party has accused the ruling party of rigging the election, with
