Bangladesh is entering a new political chapter after the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) achieved a sweeping victory in the 13th National Parliament election. Official results from 297 constituencies show the BNP won 209 seats on its own, securing a clear majority to form the next government. Including its allies, the party’s total rises to 212 seats, consolidating its dominance in the new parliament.
The outcome ends nearly two decades of Awami League rule. Barred from political activity, the Awami League did not contest the polls, creating a dramatic shift that allowed voters to decisively back the BNP and its coalition partners.
Results for the Chittagong‑2 and Chittagong‑4 constituencies, as well as one previously announced seat, have been postponed, but these delays do not affect the BNP’s commanding majority.
In addition to the BNP’s strong showing, Jamaat‑e‑Islami captured 68 seats, emerging as a significant parliamentary force. Smaller parties — including the Jatiya Nagorik Party, Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis, Khelafat Majlis, Bangladesh Jatiya Party (BJP), Gana Sanghati Andolon, and Gana Adhikar Parishad — secured between one and six seats each. Islami Andolan Bangladesh claimed one seat, while independent candidates won seven.
Voter turnout stood at 60.26 percent, with more than 48 million “yes” votes and 22 million “no” votes cast, signaling strong public engagement despite the absence of the Awami League.
Analysts say the election result is both decisive and symbolic. Beyond the numerical victory, it reflects a broader shift in the country’s political landscape following recent upheavals. With an outright majority, the BNP can govern with confidence, though its allies within the coalition are expected to continue playing an influential role in parliamentary debates.
