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BNP Leads Bangladesh Elections with 212 Seats, Set to Form New Government

Unofficial results from Bangladesh's national parliamentary elections show the Bangladesh Nationalist Party-led alliance securing a strong lead of 212 constituencies, crossing the threshold needed to form a government. The Jamaat-e-Islami alliance has won 70 seats, while independent candidates and others have secured about six. BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman, unofficially elected from Bogura-6, has requested postponed celebrations following the death of his mother, former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. The election marks a pivotal shift for the country following the passing of Khaleda Zia and the ban on Sheikh Hasina's Awami League.

Key Points: BNP Leads Bangladesh Election Count with 212 Seats

  • BNP alliance leads with 212 seats
  • Jamaat-e-Islami alliance wins 70 seats
  • Vote counting still underway
  • Marks shift from 'Battle of Begums' era
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Bangladesh Elections: BNP leads with 212 seats, surpasses halfway mark to form govt

Unofficial results show BNP alliance crossing halfway mark to form government. Tarique Rahman leads as vote counting continues after pivotal polls.

"requested that the celebration of this victory be postponed out of respect for the passing of his mother - Tarique Rahman"

Dhaka, February 13

In the ongoing vote count for Bangladesh's national parliamentary elections, the alliance led by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party has emerged with a strong lead, securing victories in 212 constituencies. The Jamaat-e-Islami-led alliance has won 70 constituencies, according to unofficial results.

Meanwhile, independent candidates and other parties have collectively won around six seats.

Despite these early outcomes, the vote counting process is still underway, and official results have yet to be declared. These preliminary figures suggest a significant shift in Bangladesh's political landscape, with the BNP alliance appearing to surpass the halfway mark needed to form the government.

The BNP's chairman, Tarique Rahman, has requested that the celebration of this victory be postponed out of respect for the passing of his mother, Khaleda Zia, before the election. Therefore, they have called for prayers for Khaleda Zia after the Friday congregational prayer.

Unofficial results on Friday show Tarique Rahman's Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in a strong lead as Bangladesh continues to count votes after its landmark election on Thursday.

Rahman has been unofficially declared elected from the Bogura-6 (Sadar) constituency after securing a decisive victory over his nearest rival, as per Daily Star.

According to results announced by the office of the District Returning Officer and Deputy Commissioner Md Taufiqur Rahman, tallies from 150 polling centres have been completed. The constituency has a total of 151 voting centres, including postal ballots.

Official results have not yet been delivered by the Bangladesh Election Commission, which is expected to issue its announcement on Friday.

Bangladesh ushered in its most pivotal polls as it seeks to enter into a new chapter from the classic 'Battle of Begums' era on Thursday. This election feels heavy after the demise of Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and the ban on her nemesis, Sheikh Hasina's party, the Awami League.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting to see the political shift. The "Battle of Begums" era ending is a historic moment. Tarique Rahman's request to postpone celebrations shows respect amidst victory.
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Priya S
As an Indian, I'm cautiously optimistic. A stable and friendly government in Dhaka is in our national interest, especially for border security and economic projects in the Northeast.
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Vikram M
Let's wait for the official results. Unofficial counts can be misleading. The Election Commission's announcement will be the final word. Democracy must prevail.
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Rohit P
The article mentions the ban on Awami League. That's a huge factor. It's not just about who won, but about the conditions of the contest. Hope the process was free and fair.
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Michael C
A decisive lead for BNP. The regional implications are vast. India will need to engage quickly with the new leadership. Shared history and geography bind us.

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