For the first time after the bumper victory in Bangladesh elections, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chief Tariq Rahman expressed gratitude to the countrymen. He called it a victory for the country, democracy and the hopes of the people. After the victory of BNP, the discussion has intensified about how their relations will be with the countries of West Asia and especially with India. Tariq Rahman said that his party will follow a foreign policy that protects the interests of Bangladesh in its relations with China, India and Pakistan.

What did Tariq Rehman say about Sheikh Hasina’s extradition?

Tariq Rahman said that Bangladesh’s foreign policy will be decided by the interests of its people. When asked whether BNP would demand Sheikh Hasina’s extradition from India, he said, ‘It depends on the legal process.’

He said, ‘We have many challenges before us. Our economy is facing challenges and the law and order situation of the country is worrying. We have to ensure public safety. The previous government had politicized almost all the institutions, so we have to ensure good governance. He said that we will bring new investments in Bangladesh, which will create employment opportunities.

Tariq Rehman’s reaction on relations with China

On Bangladesh’s relations with China and the Belt and Road Initiative, Tariq said, ‘We will protect the interests of the people of Bangladesh. If something is not in the interest of Bangladesh then naturally we will not go along with it. I am confident that mutual interest will be our top priority. If the Belt and Road Initiative benefits Bangladesh and supports the economy, then we will take a decision.

Regarding South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), he said, ‘It was established on the initiative of Bangladesh. We want it to work. We will discuss with our friendly countries and try to revive SAARC.

Our government will fix law and order: Tariq Rehman

Tariq Rahman said, ‘This victory is of Bangladesh, of democracy and of the hopes of the people. I congratulate the people of Bangladesh for overcoming the obstacles in establishing democracy. He further said, ‘The fascist government’s disregard for the Constitution and democratic principles has resulted in failure. Our government will now make law and order in the entire country.

In Bangladesh elections, Tariq Rahman’s party BNP won 209 out of 297 seats, while the fundamentalist Jamaat-e-Islami, considered close to Pakistan, got 68 seats. Meanwhile, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami President Amir Shafiqur Rahman has announced that his party will accept the results of the 13th national parliamentary election and will work as a responsible opposition party.

Efforts of workers did not go in vain: Shafiqur Rahman

Shafiqur Rehman posted on Facebook on Saturday (14 February 2026) that his party has always been committed to a stable and effective democratic system and is firm on that position. He said that we accept the results of the elections and respect the rule of law. He told the party leaders and workers that even though some people were feeling disappointed, their efforts had not gone in vain as the party had won 77 seats.

Not a shock, but a foundation: Shafiqur Rahman

According to Shafiqur Rahman, now the presence of his party in the Parliament of Bangladesh has increased almost four times, due to which Jamaat-e-Islami has become a strong opposition force. He said, ‘The election result is not a shock, but a foundation. The real test of party leadership lies not only in the election campaign but also in the way it accepts the public’s decision. Shafiqur Rahman said that his movement is not about any one election, but about strengthening democracy, protecting the rights of citizens and building Bangladesh.

Jamaat-e-Islami made allegations of rigging in elections

Radical party Jamaat-e-Islami alleged that the results were rigged in some constituencies. Jamaat Chief Shafiqur Rehman claimed that since Friday (13 February 2026) night, there have been attacks on the houses of leaders and workers of the Jamaat-led 11 party election alliance in many parts of the country. According to the report of Bangladeshi newspaper Prothom Alo, he said, ‘If the election results come normally then usually there is no major objection. Generally everyone accepts it. If there is any major discrimination or irregularities then it naturally raises questions.

After the bumper victory in Bangladesh elections, BNP President Tariq Rahman appealed to the people of the country to maintain unity. Tariq Rehman dedicated the party’s victory to those who sacrificed for democracy. Addressing the people of the country on Saturday (14 February 2026), BNP Chief said, ‘This victory is of Bangladesh. This is the victory of democracy. This victory belongs to those who had hope for democracy and sacrificed for it. From today we are all free and now the real meaning of rights has been restored.

We have to stay united: Tariq Rehman

Tariq Rahman told the people of Bangladesh, ‘With your spontaneous participation, after more than one and a half decade, the Parliament and the government are being re-established in the country through direct voting. We have to remain united so that no evil force can re-establish dictatorship in the country and the nation does not remain under anyone. I congratulate the people of Bangladesh. Overcoming all obstacles, you have established democracy in the country.

‘Injustice cannot be done to anyone’

According to the Dhaka Tribune report, he said, ‘We need everyone’s cooperation to build a secure Bangladesh. This time everyone will have to work responsibly in the reconstruction of the country. Injustice cannot be done to anyone under any pretext. Law and order will have to be maintained at all costs.

New government will be sworn in soon in Bangladesh

Shafikul Alam, press secretary of Muhammad Yunus, chief advisor to the interim government of Bangladesh, has said that the swearing in of the new government will take place very soon. This means that it should be considered certain that Bangladesh will not have to wait more than three days for its new government. Tariq Rahman, who was in self-exile in London for 17 years, has emerged as the new face of Bangladesh in the general elections as BNP returned to power after a gap of 20 years by securing majority.

Tariq Rehman’s political career was full of ups and downs

Tariq Rehman was sentenced to life imprisonment in connection with the grenade attack on Sheikh Hasina’s rally in 2004. 24 people were killed and dozens were injured in this attack. Rahman has always denied these allegations, calling them politically motivated. He was acquitted in all cases during the interim rule of Mohammad Yunus after Hasina was ousted from power. When Khaleda Zia was sent to jail on corruption charges in 2018, Tariq Rehman was named the acting president of the party. After his death, he became the chairman.

General elections have been completed in Bangladesh. Tariq Rahman’s BNP is going to form the government with two-thirds majority. Khaleda Zia’s son Tariq Rahman will be the next Prime Minister of Bangladesh. For the first time, such elections were held in Bangladesh in which Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League was banned from participating. Awami League was not involved in the 2026 Bangladesh elections. Without Awami League, the Bangladesh elections saw a direct contest between BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami.

BNP gets majority in Bangladesh elections

In the absence of Awami League, BNP won more than 200 seats and Jamaat-e-Islami emerged as the largest opposition party with 74 seats. The entry of student movement party NCP was poor, SNP had to be content with only 6 seats. However, now that a new government is being formed in Bangladesh, what will happen to Awami League? This is a question whose answer the whole world wants to know. The question is also whether Awami League will be able to contest elections in Bangladesh in future and will Sheikh Hasina ever again be seen in the same strong role in Bangladesh politics as before? ABP News took the opinion of the common people of Bangladesh regarding this question.

Why are people angry at Sheikh Hasina?

The anger against Sheikh Hasina in Bangladesh has been reduced through votes in this election. One of the major complaints of Sheikh Hasina’s opponents was that they were not able to cast their votes in the last elections. Voters of Bangladesh cast their votes in the elections of 2026. Many citizens believe that Awami League should be allowed to take part in the country’s politics. Some people said that now the elections are over and a new government is going to be formed. After the formation of this government, Awami League should also get an opportunity for active politics.

Will Awami League be able to make a comeback in Bangladesh politics?

Many supporters of Tariq Rahman showed their anger against Sheikh Hasina, but during the same conversation the youth also said that Awami League can do politics in Bangladesh. The youth said, ‘Sheikh Hasina’s son and daughter can be the face of Awami League politics, we have no objection to them. The people of Bangladesh will further decide which party should form the government in the country, but now Awami League can start its work here politically.

Who did the Awami League supporters vote for?

There is one more thing worth noting in the politics of Bangladesh. The people of Bangladesh are addicted to BNP and Awami League. If seen in a way, the influence of both these parties will always remain in Bangladesh, whether sometimes less or sometimes more. BNP has directly benefited due to the electoral ban of Awami League. The supporters of Awami League who till now used to vote for Sheikh Hasina, were forced to go with BNP because the supporters of Awami League do not want to allow the pro-Pakistan Jamaat-e-Islam to come to power in Bangladesh at any cost. The number of Awami League supporters in Bangladesh is also very good, they are just sitting quietly waiting for their time in the new political equation.

Jamaat-e-Islami a challenge to the stability of Bangladesh

After the political rise of Jamaat-e-Islami in Bangladesh elections 2026, political stability in Bangladesh may prove to be a big challenge. The extreme views of Jamaat-e-Islami are not liked by the supporters of both BNP and Awami League. The youth here distanced themselves from the Jamaat-e-Islami and NCP alliance and went with the BNP.

In the changed equation in Bangladesh, the return of Awami League will not be very easy, but it is not impossible at all. Even today Awami League has a big vote bank and a strong cadre. If the electoral ban on Awami League is lifted in Bangladesh in the coming days, then political rivalry between BNP vs Awami League may once again be seen in the country.

Voting is going on for the 13th parliamentary elections in Bangladesh. Long lines of voters were seen at the polling booth from 7.30 am on Thursday (12 February). Amidst the elections, pictures of clashes are also emerging from many places. There is news of bombs being thrown in Munshiganj area. Apart from this, news of bomb blast at a polling booth in Gopalganj has come to light. Police reached the spot after the incident and have increased the security arrangements in the polling center and its surrounding areas.

According to The Daily Star report, a crude bomb exploded at a polling booth in Gopalganj area, injuring three people, including two Ansar members and a girl. Additional Superintendent of Police Mohammad Sarwar Hussain told The Daily Star, the blast took place at around 9 am at the polling station at Reshma International School in Nichupara area.

Three people injured in the blast

Hussain said that those injured in the blast have suffered minor injuries. The injured have been identified as Ansar members Sukanto Majumdar and Jamal Mulla and Amina Khanum, 13, daughter of Ashraf Ali, resident of Arambagh area of ​​the town.

After getting information about the blast, police reached the spot. The police officer says that law and order is under control and the voting process for the general elections is going on normally. Regarding the incident, Election Officer Zahirul Islam said that suddenly a sound of a technical blast was heard at the polling station, but the situation was immediately controlled. There has been no obstruction of any kind in the voting process. He said, 198 votes were cast at the center in the first two hours.

Bomb blast in Munshiganj also

According to the report of The Daily Star, a crude bomb was exploded in Makhati Gurucharan High School in Munshiganj area. Sadar police station in-charge officer Mohammad Mominul Islam confirmed the incident and said that there was a clash between supporters of two candidates at around 10 am. However, the polling officer called it a minor incident. At present, the deployment of police force has been increased at the spot. The voting process is going on at the polling station.

Tension at polling station in Manipur

There is news of tension at the polling booth of Manipur Girls School. Bangladesh-Awami League posted on its account and wrote, there are no voters at the polling booth, there are only BNP and Jamaat workers here. There is chaos to snatch the ballot paper and fill the map.

Bangladesh, who is facing a terrible financial crisis, is ready for the election. Muhammad Yunus, the chief advisor to the interim government, held a meeting with special American envoy Sergio Gore and assured that the elections would be independent and fair. Yunus told Gore that elections will be held in February 2026 and the country is fully ready for this.

Yunus may have assured Gore about elections, but there is confusion about the political class and public about independent and fair elections in Bangladesh. Reports of Indian intelligence agencies say that there is a possibility of widespread violence before the elections, because no party is convinced about the way of operation.

Need for support of Jamaat to form government

Indian officials say that the problem is related to Jamaat-e-Islami. There are indications that the Jamaat will control the election and even rigged it. In the absence of Awami League, referendum surveys indicated that BNP would win elections. However, this also indicated that BNP is unlikely to form a government on its own and may require the support of the Jamaat to form the next government.

However, the ISI, who supports the Jamaat, wants it to become a senior partner in the government and this has raised doubts about how fair the elections will be. Jamaat has the support of Yunus and can try to manipulate the results.

Doubt over the results of student union election

If the Jamaat feels that she will not be able to manipulate elections, then she can emphasize on postponing elections and keeping the current system innovative in association with the newly formed National Citizen Party. The National Citizen Party would support the Jamaat, as its members were part of the July movement, which demolished the Sheikh Hasina government.

The results of the recent Dhaka University students’ union elections are also a reason for skepticism about the elections of many people. The student branch of Jamaat, Islamic student Shibir won a huge victory. BNP’s student branch, student party stood second, but got less than one-third of Shibir votes.

Questions raised on the transparency of elections

This raised doubts over the fairness of elections. BNP congratulated Shibir, but questioned the transparency of elections. These developments clearly show people’s sentiments in Bangladesh. Those who monitor Bangladesh say that after the Awami League is out of the election, BNP is likely to win. However, this will be possible only when elections are independent and fair.

ISI is motivating Jamaat to rigged elections and become senior partners. However, if this plan is not successful, Pakistan would like to work with the current system. For Pakistan, both Yunus and Jamaat are suitable. Both carry forward the agenda of Islamabad and also ensure that relations with India remain cold.

ISI activities intensified due to relaxation of visa norms

With the support of Jamaat, Younus has given Pakistan more than its expectation. Sea routes have been opened for Pakistan and visa norms have been relaxed. Officials of the Intelligence Bureau say that these developments have increased the activities of ISI in Bangladesh.

ISI officials are roaming freely in the country and are actively helping terrorist organizations such as Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh and Harkat-ul-Jihadi Islamic to make their base near the border of India. Another issue for Indian security forces is that the Islamic State is playing an important role in Bangladesh.

Salahuddin Ahmed’s question to Jamaat

Many terrorist groups and radical elements follow the ideology of the violent Islamic State and the involvement of ISI will make this terrorist group even stronger. Apart from this, new friendship between ISI and Islamic State Khorasan province will also promote this terrorist group in Bangladesh.

Keeping all these factors in mind, trust in independent and fair elections is very less. Last week, Salahuddin Ahmed, a member of BNP’s Standing Committee, questioned Jamaat as to why she is trying to obstruct the election if she has so much confidence in power.

Also read:- Advice to make Azam Khan released from jail a new party, Maulana Shahabuddin Rajvi Barelvi made a big claim about Akhilesh Yadav