Bangladesh Nationalist Party to Form Government by February 15

Dhaka, February 13, 2026 – The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) announced that it will form the next government by February 15, following its sweeping victory in the 13th National Parliamentary Elections.

The party plans to enter Parliament alongside its allied parties, according to Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, who spoke from his Thakurgaon residence on Friday.

BNP Cites Public Support and Challenges Ahead

Fakhrul described BNP as a “party of the people” and pointed to the rise of extremism in the country, blaming it on oppressive forces during the election period. He noted that Jamaat-e-Islami achieved strong results partly due to political pressure on other parties.

The BNP leadership plans to gradually implement the July National Charter, along with its election manifesto and the party’s 31-point program. Fakhrul called the party’s overwhelming win a reflection of the public’s trust and support.

Election Results: BNP Secures Majority

The Election Commission (EC) has announced the official results for 297 parliamentary seats:

BNP: 209 seats
Jamaat-e-Islami: 68 seats
NCP: 6 seats
Bangladesh Khilafat Majlis: 2 seats
Islami Andolon: 1 seat
Khilafat Majlis: 1 seat
Gonosonghoti: 1 seat
BJP: 1 seat
Gonodhikar Party: 1 seat
Independents: 7 seats

Two seats in Chattogram remain unannounced due to ongoing court proceedings, and one seat was uncontested. Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed said voter turnout was 59.44% for the general election, while 60.26% participated in the referendum, with the ‘Yes’ vote leading with 48,074,429 votes against 22,565,627 ‘No’ votes.

Referendum Backs State Reforms

The historic referendum on constitutional reforms showed a clear victory for the ‘Yes’ side, signaling broad public support for the July National Charter and the planned restructuring of Bangladesh’s political system. The EC confirmed that results from 299 constituencies were fully counted, while Chattogram-2 and Chattogram-4 remained under legal review.

International Leaders Extend Congratulations

Following BNP’s landslide win, several Indian leaders sent messages of goodwill. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee congratulated Tarique Rahman, the BNP chairman, and extended greetings to all citizens of Bangladesh, wishing them well ahead of Ramadan.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also personally called Tarique Rahman to convey his congratulations. Modi highlighted the historic and cultural ties between India and Bangladesh and reaffirmed India’s support for regional peace, stability, and prosperity.

Key Takeaways

Government Formation: BNP to assume power by February 15.
Parliamentary Outcome: BNP wins 209 seats, Jamaat 68 seats, other parties and independents fill remaining seats.
Referendum: 60.26% voter turnout; ‘Yes’ wins with 48 million votes.
International Reactions: Leaders from India congratulate BNP leadership and the people of Bangladesh.

BNP’s victory marks a major political transition in Bangladesh, setting the stage for governance and parliamentary action aligned with the new constitutional reforms.