Indeed, the mood across the country was festive rather than tense - a sharp difference to elections of the past. In a nation where democratic ideals have often been betrayed, February 12 could be hailed as a turning point and a milestone of resilience. We want a country that will respect accountability, inclusivity, and governance -- rooted in democratic ideals. Bangladesh has shown the world that democracy here is not dead. If February 12 was the spark that began the path towards democratic ideals, the days ahead must be to consolidate it.

Md Abu Wahab Akand Wahid. File PhotoDHAKA, Feb 13, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) candidate Md Abu Wahab Akand Wahid has been unofficially elected from the Mymensingh-4constituency in the 13th National Parliamentary Election, securing 1,79,668 votes. According to the unofficially announced results, his closest rival, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan, has received 1,71,880 votes. In the same constituency, a total of 2, 50,708 'yes' votes were cast, while 93,293 voters cast 'no' votes. The information was disclosed during a formal briefing at the Referendum and Thirteenth National Parliamentary Election 2026 Results Collection and Presentation Center of the Election Commission, held at the Agargaon Election Building in the capital.

Md Rajib Ahsan. DHAKA, Feb 13, 2026 (BSS) - BNP candidate Md Rajib Ahsan has been elected unofficially from the Barishal-4 constituency in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Election. In the referendum, 1,43,900 voters cast 'yes' vote while 64,511 others cast 'no' vote in this constituency. The results were announced at the Result Collection and Dissemination Centre at Nirbachan Bhaban in the capital's Agargaon today. A total of 12,77,11,793 voters were registered to cast their ballots, including 6,48,25,361 males, 6,28,85,200 females, and 1,232 from the third gender.

DHAKA, Feb 13, 2026 (BSS) - Independent candidate Md Abdul Hannan has been elected unofficially from Chandpur-4 constituency in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Election. He bagged 74,175 votes with Chingri (prawn) symbol while his nearest rivals BNP candidate Md Harunur Rashid got 69,155 votes with Sheaf of Paddy symbol and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami candidate secured 66,692 votes with Scale (Daripalla) symbol. In this constituency, 1,46,035 cast votes for 'Yes' while 54,519 others cast 'No' votes. The results were announced from Result Collection and Dissemination Centre at Nirbachan Bhaban in the capital's Agargaon today. A total of 12,77,11,793 voters were registered to cast their ballots, including 6,48,25,361 males, 6,28,85,200 females, and 1,232 from the third gender.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday conveyed his warm congratulations to Tarique Rahman on leading BNP to a decisive victory in the Parliamentary elections in Bangladesh. “This victory shows the trust of the people of Bangladesh in your leadership,” Modi said in a message. India will continue to stand in support of a democratic, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh, he said. "I look forward to working with you to strengthen our multifaceted relations and advance our common development goals," he added.

Md Jalal Uddin, candidate of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has been unofficially elected from the Chandpur-2 constituency. File photoDHAKA, Feb 13, 2026 (BSS) - Md Jalal Uddin, candidate of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has been unofficially elected from the Chandpur-2 constituency in the 13th National Parliamentary Election, bagging 172,506 votes. According to the unofficial results, his closest rival, Md Billal Hossain of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), received 57,473 votes. In the same constituency, a total of 166,743 voters cast 'yes' votes, while 62,874 voted 'no', reflecting notable participation in the referendum process held alongside the parliamentary polls. The results were announced during a formal briefing at the Referendum and Thirteenth National Parliamentary Election-2026 Results Collection and Presentation Center of the Election Commission.

BNP candidate Barkat Ullah Bulu has been elected unofficially from Noakhali-3 constituency. File photoDHAKA, Feb 13, 2026 (BSS) - BNP candidate Barkat Ullah Bulu has been elected unofficially from Noakhali-3 constituency in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad Election. He bagged 1,41,031 votes, while his nearest rival Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Md Borhan Uddin got 1,23,941 votes. In the referendum, 1,74,292 voters cast votes for 'Yes', while 88,163 others cast 'No' votes. The result was announced from the Result Collection and Dissemination Centre at Nirbachan Bhaban in the capital's Agargaon today.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Md Abdul Gafur has been elected unofficially from Kushtia-2 constituency. File photoDHAKA, Feb 13, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Md Abdul Gafur has been elected unofficially from Kushtia-2 constituency in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Election. He bagged 1,92,083 votes while his nearest rival BNP candidate Ragib Rouf Chowdhury got 143,821 votes. In this constituency, a total of 2,38,134 voters cast votes for 'Yes' while 76,161 others cast 'No' votes in the referendum. Earlier, voting was held from 7:30 am to 4:30pm across 42,779 polling centres in 299 constituencies nationwide on Thursday.

Seven women candidates have been elected to parliament in the 13th national election, according to unofficial results. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), which is set to form the government with an absolute majority, has seen six of its female nominees win their respective seats with the paddy sheaf symbol. The elected women candidates are:Afroza Khan Rita from Manikganj-3Israt Sultana Elen Bhutto from Jhalokati-2Tahsina Rushdir Luna from Sylhet-2Shama Obaid from Faridpur-2Nayab Yusuf Kamal from Faridpur-3Farzana Sharmin Putul from Natore-1In addition, Barrister Rumin Farhana has been elected as an independent candidate from Brahmanbaria-2. She had previously been expelled from the BNP. The results are based on unofficial tallies announced after the conclusion of voting and counting across the country.

DHAKA, Feb 13, 2026 (BSS) - Md Mominul Haque, candidate of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has been unofficially elected from the Chandpur-5 constituency in the 13th National Parliamentary Election, securing 185404 votes. According to the unofficial results, his closest rival, Md Neyamul Bashir of Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) received 75,660 votes. In the same constituency, a total of 147817 voters cast 'yes' votes, while 120667 voted 'no', reflecting significant participation in the referendum process held alongside the parliamentary polls. The results were disclosed during a formal briefing at the Referendum and Thirteenth National Parliamentary Election-2026 Results Collection and Presentation Center of the Election Commission. The briefing took place at the Agargaon Election Building in the capital.

DHAKA, Feb 13, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Md Abu Talib has been elected unofficially from Jhenaidah-4 constituency in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Election. He bagged 1, 05,999 votes while his nearest rival independent candidate Md Saiful Islam Feroz got 77,104 votes. In this constituency, 1,57,707 voters cast votes for 'Yes' while 65,526 others cast 'No' votes in the referendum. The results were announced from Result Collection and Dissemination Centre at Nirbachan Bhaban in the capital's Agargaon today.

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-nominated candidate Md Abdul Mannan has won unofficially from Brahmanbaria-5 constituency. Photo : CollectedDHAKA, Feb 13, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-nominated candidate Md Abdul Mannan has won unofficially from Brahmanbaria-5 constituency in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Election. He secured 85,769 votes while his nearest rival independent candidate Kazi Nazmul Hossain got 84,708 votes. In this constituency, 1,66,631 voters cast "yes" vote while 57,641 others cast "no" vote in the referendum. Election Commission Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed announced the result at the Result Collection and Dissemination Centre at Nirbachan Bhaban in the capital's Agargaon today.

BNP candidate Mohammad Zakir Hossain has been elected unofficially from Mymensingh-5 constituency. File photoDHAKA, Feb 13, 2026 (BSS) - BNP candidate Mohammad Zakir Hossain has been elected unofficially from Mymensingh-5 constituency in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Election. He secured 1,28, 896 votes with Sheaf of Paddy symbol while his nearest rival Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Matiur Rahman Akanda bagged 1,02,228 votes. In this constituency 1,54,913 voters cast votes for 'Yes' while 52,345 others cast 'No' votes in the referendum. The results were announced from the Result Collection and Dissemination Centre at Nirbachan Bhaban in the capital's Agargaon today.

Constituency-wise ResultsDhaka-4Zainul Abedin (Scale) secured 77,367 votes, defeating Tanvir Ahmed (Sheaf of Paddy), who received 74,447 votes. Dhaka-7Hamidur Rahman (Sheaf of Paddy) won with 104,666 votes, ahead of Enayet Ullah (Scale), who garnered 98,483 votes. Dhaka-14Mir Ahmad Bin Kashem (Scale) won with 101,113 votes, defeating Sanzida Islam (Sheaf of Paddy), who secured 83,323 votes. Dhaka-17Tarique Rahman (Sheaf of Paddy) won with 72,699 votes, ahead of Khaliduzzaman (Scale), who received 68,300 votes. Dhaka-18SM Jahangir (Sheaf of Paddy) secured 144,715 votes, defeating Ariful Islam (Water Lily Bud), who received 111,297 votes.

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has instructed leaders and activists at all organisational levels of the party not to hold any victory processions or rallies as the party moves towards a historic victory in the 13th national election. Tarique also directed party leaders and supporters to offer special prayers across the country after Jumma prayers on Friday, according to a statement issued by the BNP Chairman’s Press Secretary Saleh Shibli. It was emphasised that no victory processions or public gatherings would be held by BNP despite its electoral success. Leaders and activists of BNP and its associate bodies, along with members of the public, have been requested to participate in the prayers at mosques nationwide. People of other faiths have also been requested to offer prayers in temples, churches, pagodas and other places of worship across the country.