BNP ahead in vote counting, Tariq won from both the seats; 9 people died in violence during voting, what has happened so far in Bangladesh elections? Bangladesh Election 2026 Results Update | Awami League Rejects Poll | BNP Leading Trends

By Samira Vishwas On Feb 13, 2026

Bangladesh Election 2026 Results Update: 13th National Parliamentary Elections of Bangladesh Voting has ended and counting of votes is underway. But even before the results the political turmoil has intensified. Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League has rejected the entire process, calling the elections ‘illegal’, ‘one-sided’ and ‘against constitutional values’. The party alleges that this election conducted under the leadership of the interim government and chief advisor Mohammad Yunus is not fair.

in Kolkata Awami League Leader AFM Bahauddin Naseem said that this election has been conducted by an ‘illegal Election Commission’. He claimed that his party was banned from contesting elections, leaving a large section of the population out of the voting process. The party issued a statement on social media saying that the people’s voting rights and democratic values were sidelined. The Awami League has demanded cancellation of the elections, resignation of Mohammad Yunus, release of political prisoners and new elections under an impartial interim government.

BNP coalition government going to be formed in Bangladesh?

According to media reports, Tariq Rehman’s BNP alliance has won 96 seats and Jamaat-e-Islami alliance has won 32 seats, while its allies are leading in 12 out of 16 seats.
BNP leader Tariq Rehman has won the elections from both his seats. He was contesting from Dhaka-17 and Bogra-6 seats.
Jamaat-e-Islami won 32 seats and an independent candidate won one seat.
BNP’s Fazlur Rehman has registered a big victory from Kishoreganj-4 seat.
BNP candidate Salahuddin Ahmed is said to be leading in Cox’s Bazar-1 also.
BNP spokesperson Mahdi Amin claimed that their victory was ‘obvious and inevitable’. He appealed to the party workers to remain at the counting centers and keep an eye on the results.
In Bangladesh, 80.11 percent voting took place through postal ballot.

EC website down, live update continues

The official website of Bangladesh Election Commission is currently down. However, polling station level figures are being read out through live broadcast from the Election Commission Secretariat in Dhaka. The official winner has not been declared on any seat yet. Local media and political parties are sharing unofficial figures at their respective levels.

Violence and strict security

There were reports of violence at some places during voting.
After the clash between BNP and Jamaat supporters in Ghazipur, four people have been sentenced to two years imprisonment.
After the elections are over, security has been tightened around polling stations across the country.
The army and security forces have instructed supporters to stay away from polling stations.
According to media reports, 9 people have lost their lives during the elections, which includes a BNP leader.

What did Mohammad Yunus say?

Chief Advisor Mohammad Yunus described the voting process as ‘the most peaceful and festive election in the history of the country’. He said that public participation is a proof of commitment towards democracy. He appealed to all political parties to maintain democratic decorum and tolerance even after the final results.