Abdul Awal Mintoo. File PhotoDHAKA, Feb 13, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) candidate Abdul Awal Mintoo has been unofficially elected from the Feni-3 constituency in the 13th National Parliamentary Election, securing 1,57,425 votes. According to the unofficially announced results, his closest rival, Mohammad Fakhruddin of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami received 1, 08,160 votes. In the same constituency, a total of 1, 61,321 'yes' votes were cast, while 1,00,014 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.

Altaf Hossain Chowdhury-File PhotoDHAKA, Feb 13, 2026 (BSS)- Altaf Hossain Chowdhury of BNP has been unofficially elected from Patuakhali-1 in the 13th National Parliament Election. According to the results announced, Chowdhury secured 152,087 votes while his closest rival Md Firoz Alam of Islami Andolon Bangladesh received 58,161 votes. Alongside the parliamentary polls, a referendum was also held in the constituency. In the referendum, 153,032 voters cast ‘Yes’ votes, while 89,268 voters cast ‘No’, vote. Senior Secretary of the Election Commission (EC) Akhtar Ahmed has declared the result during briefing at the election results collection and presentation center at Nirbachan Office here today.

Dipen Dewan- File PhotoDHAKA, Feb 13, 2026 (BSS)- BNP candidate Dipen Dewan unofficially elected from Rangamati constituency in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Election. He bagged 2,01,544 votes, while his nearest rival independent candidate Pohel Chakma got 31,222 votes. In the referendum, 71,699 voters cast votes for 'Yes' while 1,79,805 cast 'No' votes. 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.

NCP Central Election Management Committee Chairman Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan an emergency press conference held at the party’s central office on Thursday. Photo: BSSDHAKA, Feb 12, 2026 (BSS) - National Citizens’ Party (NCP) Central Election Management Committee Chairman Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan said that although irregularities were reported in some areas, the overall voting across the country was conducted in a fairly and peaceful manner. Asif Mahmud said the party had received reports of irregularities in certain areas. However, he noted that the overall electoral picture across the country suggested that voting was conducted in a largely orderly and acceptable manner. Asif Mahmud further said party leaders and activists had already been instructed to stay alert.

The 13th parliamentary election and referendum in 16 constituencies in Chattogram concluded peacefully. Photo: BSSCHATTOGRAM, Feb 12, 2026 (BSS)- The 13th parliamentary election and referendum in 16 constituencies in Chattogram concluded peacefully with a festive atmosphere and tight security. Voters were able to reach the polling centers and return home safely after casting their votes. Adequate law enforcement personnel from BGB, RAB, police, and Ansars were stationed at the polling centers to ensure a peaceful voting process. He visited polling stations in different upazilas of the district since this noon and thanked the voters for peacefully exercising their right to vote.

Mahdi Amin, spokesperson of the BNP’s election steering committee spoke at a press conference held on Thursday night at the BNP’s election steering committee office in Gulshan. Photo: BSSDHAKA, Feb 12, 2026 (BSS)- BNP is confident of forming new government by winning more than two-thirds of seats in the 13th national general elections, spokesman of the party's Central Election Steering Committee and BNP Chairman’s Adviser Mahdi Amin has said. He made this statement while speaking at a press conference at the BNP Election Steering Committee office in Gulshan here on Thursday night. Mahdi Amin said BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has already won in both two constituencies- Bogura-6 and Dhaka-17 – unofficially from which he contested. In particular, he said, election engineering was occurred to make certain candidates win in certain seats.

His closest rival, the Jamaat-e-Islami candidate contesting with the “Scale” symbol, secured 25,976 votes, while Islami Andolan Bangladesh’s Khadimul Islam received 705 votes. Results from 74 of the 177 polling centres showed him securing 121,119 votes under the paddy sheaf symbol. In Dhaka-11, Jamaat alliance candidate and NCP Convener Nahid Islam was leading BNP candidate MA Qayyum. In Kishoreganj-4 BNP candidate Freedom Fighter Fazlur Rahman secured a win with a big margin of more than 70,000 votes. In a Facebook post around 8:20pm, he acknowledged his loss and congratulated BNP candidate Nasir Uddin Chowdhury.

NCP to support any govt to be formed with fair vote: Asif MahmudNCP Spokesperson and Chairman of its Central Election Management Committee Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan today spoke at an emergency press conference at the party’s central office. Photo: BSSDHAKA, Feb 13, 2026 (BSS)- National Citizen Party (NCP) Spokesperson and Chairman of its Central Election Management Committee Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan today said the party would extend cooperation to any government formed through a fully free and fair election. “We want to clearly state that whoever comes to power through a fair election, the NCP, out of respect for democracy, will assist in running the government and the state. However, it must be one hundred percent fair,” he told in an emergency press conference at the party’s central office today. The NCP spokesperson further said that in several constituencies, margins of victory or defeat ranged from a few hundred to a few thousand votes, making a need of recounting the votes.

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman. File photoDHAKA, Feb 12, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman today said that a single conscious vote can play a decisive role in shaping the future of the country. Addressing voters, he said, "Your conscious and responsible vote can play a vital role in determining the country's future." In the post, Tarique Rahman expressed his gratitude to those who have already exercised their democratic rights by casting their votes. Calling for unity in national development, he added, "Let us all work together to build the country, InshaAllah."

DHAKA, Feb 12, 2026 (BSS) - Postal voting in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS)election and referendum recorded an 80.11 percent turnout, according to theElection Commission (EC). Of them, 12, 24,188 casttheir votes, accounting for 80.11 percent of the approved registrants. He said returning officers received 11, 65,592 postal ballots, representing76.28 percent of the total votes cast. Salim Ahmad Khan added that postal ballots from 4,98,266 expatriate votersreached Bangladesh, of which returning officers accepted 4,98,205 ballots. Meanwhile, returning officers also received votes from 6,67,388 votersresiding inside the country under the In-Country Postal Voting (ICPV) System.

Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter. File photoDHAKA, Feb 12, 2026 (BSS) - Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter today said voters are being able to cast their votes freely due to the government’s all-out efforts to ensure a fair and congenial electoral environment. “The government has tried with utmost sincerity to ensure such an environment where voters can freely vote for their candidates of choice,” Farida Akhter told journalists. Farida Akhter noted that the polling booths are highly orderly and the officials on duty are performing their responsibilities with sincerity and professionalism. She further said that efforts have been made to hold the 13th Jatiya Sangsad Election and Referendum-2026 in an open and democratic atmosphere, and that the election is being held successfully so far.

Observers visiting nearly 20 polling centers in Dhaka-6, Dhaka-7, and Dhaka-4 constituencies found that most voters had little understanding of the referendum, and even those who did were unable to fully explain its purpose. At the Tikatuli Kamrunnesa Government Girls’ High School center in Dhaka-6, voter Farida Yasmin, asked if she understood the referendum, said in one word: “Roughly.” Many voters could not clearly explain what a referendum is or why it was being conducted. Presiding officers note limited awarenessPresiding officers at multiple centers told Dhaka Tribune that voters rarely ask them questions about the referendum, and polling stations do not offer a separate forum to discuss it. Tofayel Hossain Molla, presiding officer at Nawabpur Government High School in Dhaka-6, said, “There was little campaigning about the referendum. BNP will win.”High female voter turnout, disabled and elderly participateObservers noted a comparatively higher presence of female voters at various centers.

Complaints over the Dhaka-8 constituency continued Thursday, with National Citizen Party (NCP) convener Nahid Islam urging everyone to go to the constituency. Around 10:50 pm, Nahid posted the appeal on his verified Facebook page, sharing a post by Dhaka-8 Shapla lKoli (water lily bud) symbol candidate Nasiruddin Patwary. Nahid wrote: “Everyone come to Dhaka-8. To protect the voting rights of students and the public.”In his own post, Nasiruddin warned: “Attempts to change the results are underway, everyone stay alert. Those who have not yet come to guard their polling centers, please step forward.”Meanwhile, Nasiruddin alleged that Mirza Abbas, the BNP-nominated Sheaf of Paddy symbol candidate in Dhaka-8, was altering the results.

BNP candidates are leading in all seven constituencies of Bogra district, while party Chairperson Tarique Rahman has won in Bogra-6 (Sadar), according to unofficial results received from the returning officer’s office on Thursday. Results from 27 centers show Tarique Rahman, contesting with the Sheaf of Paddy symbol, securing 38,428 votes. In Bogra-2 (Shibganj), out of 114 centers, results from five centers show BNP candidate Mir Shahe Alam (Sheaf of Paddy) leading with 5,290 votes. In Bogra-3 (Dupchanchia and Adamdighi upazilas), which has 118 centers, results from eight centers show BNP’s Abdul Mohit Talukdar (Sheaf of Paddy) leading with 8,352 votes. In Bogra-5 (Sherpur and Dhunat), which has 188 centers, results from five centers show BNP’s Golam Mohammad Siraj (Sheaf of Paddy) leading with 6,461 votes.

Tahmina Haque, a young voter who cast her ballot at Banani Model High School, said: “I have finally come to cast my vote. At Segunbagicha High School and Begum Rahima High School centres, voters stood in multiple queues from early morning. We have not received any complaints so far,” said Abdullah Al Mamun, presiding officer of the Segunbagicha High School centre. Army personnel were deployed in front of several polling centres, while patrols were seen across the capital. Chief Adviser Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus cast his vote at Gulshan Model High School and College around 10:20am.