Bangladesh Nationalist Occasion (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman speaks with the media after voting outdoors a polling station through the nationwide election in Dhaka, Bangladesh, February 12, 2026.
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Opposition events, together with the Congress and the Trinamool Congress, on Friday (February 13, 2026) congratulated the BNP for successful the parliamentary elections in Bangladesh.
The Bangladesh Nationalist Occasion (BNP) led by its chairman Tarique Rahman has bought an absolute majority within the parliamentary election of February 12, the newest official replace issued by the Election Fee of Bangaldesh has introduced. As per the newest report, the BNP-led alliance has secured 212 seats, a two-thirds majority, within the Parliament and the 11-party alliance led by Jamaat-e-Islami has gained 77 seats.
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The election was held to elect a brand new authorities to exchange the interim administration, which took cost after the autumn of the Awami League regime in August 2024.
In a publish on X, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge mentioned: “On behalf of the Indian Nationwide Congress, I congratulate Mr. Tarique Rahman and the BNP for successful the Parliamentary elections in Bangladesh.” India and Bangladesh share deep-rooted bonds of historical past, language, tradition, and multitude of different commonalities, the occasion chief mentioned.
“A democratic, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh would at all times be supported by all Indians for the soundness and peace of our area,” Mr. Kharge mentioned.
West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool chairperson Mamata Banerjee prolonged greetings to Mr. Rahman on main the occasion to victory within the parliamentary elections.
In a publish on X, she mentioned, “My hearty congratulations, shubhonandan, to all my brothers and sisters, all of the folks, in Bangladesh. My advance Ramazan mubarak to all of them. For this nice victory, my congratulations to my Tarique-Bhai, his occasion, and all of the events. Pray, you all be properly and joyful.”
Ms. Banerjee expressed hope that ties between India and Bangladesh stay cordial. “Want that our relationships with Bangladesh be at all times cordial,” she mentioned.
The election was seen as a direct contest between the BNP and its former ally Jamaat-e-Islami, within the absence of ousted premier Sheikh Hasina’s now debarred Awami League. The BNP was in energy final time between 2001 and 2006 when Jamaat was its essential associate, with two of its leaders serving as ministers.
Revealed – February 13, 2026 10:26 pm IST