Modi calls Tarique Rahman, extends congratulations on Bangladesh Poll victory
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a phone conversation with BNP leader Tarique Rahman, congratulating him on his sweeping victory in Bangladesh’s national elections. In a post on X he shared, "Delighted to speak with Mr. Tarique Rahman. I congratulated him on the remarkable victory in the Bangladesh elections. I conveyed my best wishes and support in his endeavour to fulfil the aspirations of the people of Bangladesh. As two close neighbours with deep-rooted historical and cultural ties, I reaffirmed India's continued commitment to the peace, progress, and prosperity of both our peoples."
2026-02-13 15:32Delighted to speak with Mr. Tarique Rahman. I congratulated him on the remarkable victory in the Bangladesh elections.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 13, 2026
I conveyed my best wishes and support in his endeavour to fulfil the aspirations of the people of Bangladesh.
As two close neighbours with deep-rooted…
Bangladesh election results: BNP secures two-thirds majority, set to form government
With counting completed for 299 seats, the BNP has secured a decisive two-thirds majority by winning 213 constituencies. Meanwhile, Jamaat-e-Islami has claimed 76 seats in the election.
2026-02-13 14:45EC announces results for 297 seats; BNP-led alliance secures 212
The Election Commission on Friday released the official results for 297 constituencies in Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliament elections, with the BNP-led alliance emerging victorious in 212 seats. The Jamaat-e-Islami alliance won 77 seats, while Islami Andolan Bangladesh secured one seat, and independent candidates claimed seven. According to Prothom Alo, the EC said results for Chittagong-2 and Chittagong-4 have been deferred due to ongoing court cases. Although the outcome for Sherpur-2 has been declared, its official gazette notification will not be issued for now.
2026-02-13 14:42Jamaat alleges irregularities after conceding defeat
Jamaat-e-Islami has conceded defeat but raised concerns over alleged vote tampering and irregularities in the election process. In a Facebook post, the party questioned the integrity of the results and pointed to what it described as inconsistencies in several constituencies. The party posted, "Dear fellow citizens, we express our sincere gratitude to you for casting your votes in large numbers throughout the day in such a positive and peaceful atmosphere. However, we are not satisfied with the process surrounding the election results. From candidates of the 11-party alliance narrowly and suspiciously losing in various constituencies, to repeated inconsistencies and fabrications in unofficial result announcements, the Election Commission’s reluctance to publish voter turnout percentages, and indications that a section of the administration leaned towards a major party- all of this undoubtedly raises serious questions about the integrity of the results process. Therefore, we urge everyone to remain patient and await the official programme of the 11-party alliance. Our struggle for justice in pursuit of a humane Bangladesh will continue, Insha’Allah."
2026-02-13 13:37Bangladesh Election Results 2026: Krishna Nandi loses Khulna-1 seat by wide margin
Jamaat’s only Hindu candidate, Krishna Nandi, has suffered a heavy defeat in the Khulna-1 constituency, according to Desh Rupantor. Nandi secured 70,346 votes, while his BNP rival, Amir Ejaz Khan, won the seat with 1,21,352 votes, registering a decisive margin of victory.
2026-02-13 13:33Bangladesh Election Results 2026: Tasnim concedes defeat in Dhaka-9, congratulates BNP
Tasnim, the candidate from Dhaka-9, has conceded defeat and extended congratulations to the BNP following its national victory. In a Facebook post, she wrote, "I wish to congratulate the BNP on their national victory. My best wishes also go to Habibur Rashid Habib, the winning candidate in Dhaka 9. I called him last night to offer my congratulations. For the sake of the people of Dhaka 9 as well as Bangladesh, I hope for their success in the term ahead. We will be a constructive force, supporting initiatives that benefit our people and providing a vigilant, principled voice of opposition when they do not."
2026-02-13 13:22বাংলাদেশের সকল à¦ÂÂÂÂÂাইবোনকে, জনà¦â€â€ÂÂÂণকে, জানাই আমার শà§ÂÂÂÂÂà¦ÂÂÂÂÂননà§ÂÂÂÂÂদন, আমার আà¦â€â€ÂÂÂাম রমজান মোবারক।
 Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) February 13, 2026
বাংলাদেশের à¦ÂÂÂÂÂই বিপà§ÂÂÂÂÂল জয়ের জনà§ÂÂÂÂÂয অà¦ÂÂÂÂÂিননà§ÂÂÂÂÂদন জানাই আমার তারেকà¦ÂÂÂÂÂাইকে, তাà¦ÂÂÂÂÂর দলকে ও অনà§ÂÂÂÂÂযানà§ÂÂÂÂÂয দলকে। সবাই à¦ÂÂÂÂÂালো থাকà§ÂÂÂÂÂন, সà§ÂÂÂÂÂখী থাকà§ÂÂÂÂÂন।
আমাদের সঙà§ÂÂÂÂÂà¦â€â€ÂÂÂে সব সময় বাংলাদেশের সà§ÂÂÂÂÂসমà§ÂÂÂÂÂপরà§ÂÂÂÂÂক বজায় থাকবে, à¦ÂÂÂÂÂটাই আমরা কামনা করি।
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee congratulates BNP leader Tarique Rahman for victory in Bangladesh elections
In a post on X, the West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, said, "My hearty congratulations, shubhonandan, to all my brothers and sisters, all the people, in Bangladesh. My advance Ramazan mubarak to all of them. For this great victory, my congratulations to my Tarique-Bhai, his party, and all the parties. Pray, you all be well and happy."
2026-02-13 12:46Congratulations Leader!🌾
 BNP Media Cell (@BNPBdMediaCell) February 13, 2026
A clear mandate from the people. 213 Seats for Bangladesh Nationalist Party. 🌾🇧🇩#BNPforWin #BangladeshElections2026 #ShobarAgeyBangladesh pic.twitter.com/S40XNx6Aky
Tarique Rahman likely to be sworn in as Bangladesh PM on Saturday
As the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, crossed the 200-mark, PTI reported that Tarique Rahman is likely to take the oath as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh after the election results on Saturday.
2026-02-13 12:46Bangladesh Election Results 2026: ATM Azharul Islam wins Rangpur-2 seat
Jamaat leader ATM Azharul Islam has secured victory in the Rangpur-2 constituency in Bangladesh’s parliamentary elections. His win comes less than a year after the Supreme Court acquitted him in a 1971 war crimes case, following the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government.
2026-02-13 12:40I extend my warmest felicitations to Mr. Tarique Rahman on leading the BNP to a resounding victory in the Parliamentary elections in Bangladesh. I also congratulate the people of Bangladesh on the successful conduct of the elections.
 Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) February 13, 2026
I look forward to working closely with the…
Shehbaz Sharif congratulates BNP, signals closer ties with new Bangladesh government
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated BNP leader Tarique Rahman on the party’s decisive electoral victory and said he looks forward to strengthening cooperation with the new leadership in Bangladesh. Sharing his message on X, Sharif wrote, "I extend my warmest felicitations to Mr. Tarique Rahman on leading the BNP to a resounding victory in the Parliamentary elections in Bangladesh. I also congratulate the people of Bangladesh on the successful conduct of the elections."
2026-02-13 12:36VIDEO | Bangladesh Elections 2026: Nazrul Islam Khan, BNP's polls coordination committee chief on PM Modi's congratulatory message BNP chief Tarique Rahman, says, “We hope that the relationship between two neighbouring countries and the people of these two countries will be… pic.twitter.com/BWzlct5VWn
 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 13, 2026
BNP leader Nazrul Islam Khan welcomes PM Modi’s message, hopes for stronger ties
BNP polls coordination committee chief Nazrul Islam Khan expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his congratulatory message following the election results. “We hope that the relationship between two neighbouring countries and the people of these two countries will be strengthened. We thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi for congratulating our leader, Tarique Rahman,” Khan said. “It's great that a democratic country is supposed to recognise the verdict of the people,” he added.
2026-02-13 12:21Bangladesh Election Results 2026: BNP wins 151 seats in national polls
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has secured 151 seats in the recently concluded elections, according to official figures released by the Election Commission.
2026-02-13 12:16Bangladesh Election Results 2026: Jatiya Party fails to win a single seat, GM Quader defeated
The Jatiya Party (JP), once an ally of Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League, suffered a crushing setback in the Bangladesh elections, failing to secure a single seat- one of the worst performances in its history. Despite contesting 196 constituencies across the country, the party failed to win a single seat. The defeat was especially striking in Rangpur division, traditionally regarded as its political base, where it failed to claim even one seat and saw its senior leaders lose. Party chairman GM Quader was defeated in Rangpur-3, managing 37,933 votes. The constituency was won by Jamaat-backed candidate Md Mahbubur Rahman Belal, who secured 1,57,403 votes, while BNP candidate Shamsuzzaman Samu came second with 74,171 votes. According to Desh Rupantor, Quader did not cast his vote on Thursday.
2026-02-13 11:51Tarique Rahman calls for restraint, urges prayers over celebrations
Acting chairman Tarique Rahman has instructed party leaders and grassroots workers to avoid organising victory rallies or street processions following the party’s strong electoral performance. Instead, he has urged supporters across the country to hold special prayers after Friday’s Juma prayers. The directive was conveyed through his press secretary, Saleh Shibly, who emphasised that no celebratory marches or large public gatherings should take place despite the party’s significant success in the polls.
2026-02-13 11:51BNP leaders to offer prayers in memory of Khaleda Zia
Leaders of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) will hold special prayers at various mosques to pay tribute to the late Khaleda Zia.
2026-02-13 11:40Warm congratulations to Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley on her historic third consecutive electoral victory.
 Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 13, 2026
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'This victory shows the trust of the people', PM Modi congratulates Tarique Rahman
On the historic victory of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party in the 13th general election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated BNP's Tarique Rahman. "I convey my warm congratulations to Mr. 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. India will continue to stand in support of a democratic, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh. I look forward to working with you to strengthen our multifaceted relations and advance our common development goals," PM wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
2026-02-13 11:35Congratulations to the people of Bangladesh on a successful election and to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and Tarique Rahman on your historic victory. The United States looks forward to working with you to realize shared goals of prosperity and security for both our countries.
 Ambassador Brent T. Christensen (@USAmbBangladesh) February 13, 2026
'Looks forward to working with you', US congratulates Tarique Rahman
The United States became the first country to congratulate Tarique Rahman and the BNP for the historic victory in the 13th general election of Bangladesh. "Congratulations to the people of Bangladesh on a successful election and to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and Tarique Rahman on your historic victory. The United States looks forward to working with you to realize shared goals of prosperity and security for both our countries," the US ambassador to Bangladesh wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
2026-02-13 11:29BNP sweeps all five Dhaka district seats in a decisive victory
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has secured a resounding victory in Dhaka, clinching all five seats in the district: Dhaka 1, 2, 3, 19 and 20, in a sweeping electoral triumph.
