Following the peaceful conclusion of the 13th national parliamentary election on Thursday—the first since the 2024 “Monsoon Revolution”—attention has now shifted to the transition of power. All eyes are now on the President and constitutional experts to determine who will preside over the formation of the next administration. The answer is constitutionally clear: the party or alliance that secures a majority in parliament. According to unofficial results announced by the Election Commission (EC), the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has crossed the threshold required to form a government, winning more than 150 seats. However, uncertainty remains over the mechanics of power transfer and the timeline for completing the process.
