The Bangladesh Nationalist Party is preparing to form the next government after winning a two-thirds majority in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections.
According to official results released by the Election Commission for 297 seats, the BNP has won 209 seats on its own, comfortably crossing the 151-seat threshold required to form a government in the 300-member Parliament.
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman met well-wishers outside his Gulshan residence yesterday, thanking supporters for their backing. Senior party leaders later held a meeting at his office to discuss the transition of power.
Standing Committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury said preparations were underway for the swearing-in of Members of Parliament and government formation in accordance with constitutional procedures.
Newly elected Members of Parliament are likely to take the oath on 16 February, officials said. Reflecting on the victory, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir described the result as both joyful and emotional, noting that former chairperson Khaleda Zia did not live to witness the party’s return to power.
Mr Alamgir identified restoring the economy, maintaining law and order, curbing corruption and ensuring justice as key challenges for the next government.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and its 11-party alliance alleged irregularities in vote counting and result announcements, warning of mass mobilisation if complaints are not addressed.
However, Jamaat leaders reaffirmed support for implementing the July National Charter following the referendum.
The Election Commission said the parliamentary polls and simultaneous constitutional referendum were largely peaceful.
The referendum recorded over 60 percent turnout, with the “yes” vote securing a majority.
Isolated incidents of post-election violence were reported in Munshiganj and Patuakhali, resulting in one death and damage to property.
As the gazette notification of elected MPs is awaited, the BNP has pledged to implement its reform agenda and ensure a smooth democratic transition.
Akashvani correspondent reports, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman met well-wishers outside his Gulshan residence on Friday, thanking supporters for their backing. Senior party leaders later held a meeting at the BNP Chairman’s office to discuss the transition of power.
Standing Committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury said preparations were underway for the swearing-in of Members of Parliament and government formation in accordance with constitutional procedures. Newly elected MPs are likely to take oath on 16 February, officials said.
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir described the victory as both joyful and emotional. He said restoring the economy, ensuring law and order, curbing corruption and delivering justice will be key priorities.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and its 11-party alliance alleged irregularities in vote counting and warned of mass mobilisation if complaints are not addressed, while reaffirming support for implementing the July National Charter.