13th Parliamentary Election: BNP Wins 211 Seats, Jamaat Secures 68

According to unofficial results of the 13th National Parliamentary Election, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has won 211 out of 299 contested seats. However, results for Chattogram-2 and Chattogram-4 constituencies remain suspended due to legal complications.

The closest competitor, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, secured 68 seats. Among other parties, the Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) won 6 seats. Additionally, Islami Andolan Bangladesh won 1 seat, Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish 2 seats, Khelafat Majlish 1 seat, Bangladesh Jatiya Party (BJP) 1 seat, Gono Odhikar Parishad 1 seat, and Ganosamhati Andolon 1 seat. Independent candidates secured 7 constituencies.

The Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) is preparing to publish the official gazette for 297 constituencies.

Voter Turnout at 59.44%

Senior EC Secretary Akhtar Ahmed stated that voting was conducted peacefully nationwide. Preliminary data indicates a voter turnout of 59.44 percent.

Polling began at 7:30 a.m. and continued uninterrupted until 4:30 p.m. Apart from isolated incidents, no major violence was reported.

Two Constituencies on Hold

Out of 300 parliamentary seats, voting was held in 299. Results for 297 seats are ready for gazette notification. The outcomes of Chattogram-2 and Chattogram-4 remain pending due to court-related issues. Earlier, polling in Sherpur-3 was postponed following the death of a candidate.

Election After 18 Months

On August 5, 2024, the Bangladesh Awami League government stepped down amid a mass uprising. Subsequently, an interim administration led by Nobel laureate economist Muhammad Yunus assumed office. This election was held 18 months later under that interim government.

A multi-layered security arrangement involving the army, BGB, RAB, and police was deployed to ensure a peaceful process. International observers described the overall election environment as satisfactory.

Casting his vote in Gulshan, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said, “Today marks the birth of a new Bangladesh. Through their votes, citizens are shaping the nation’s future.”