Bangladesh Elections: BNP-Led Alliance Secures Two-Thirds Majority with 209 Seats

Dhaka — Bangladesh’s general elections have delivered a decisive mandate, with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its allies winning a commanding two-thirds majority in the national parliament.

According to unofficial results from 299 constituencies, the BNP-led alliance secured 209 seats, placing it well above the threshold needed to form a strong government.

The BNP alone won 191 seats, while its allied partners accounted for the remaining victories.

Tarique Rahman Emerges as Central Figure

The alliance is led by Tarique Rahman, the son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia and the BNP’s prime ministerial candidate.

Rahman achieved a notable political milestone by winning both of his contested seats — one in Dhaka and the other in Bogra — strengthening his position ahead of government formation.

Jamaat and New Parties Trail Behind

The Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami emerged as the second-largest force in parliament, securing 34 seats.

Meanwhile, the Gen-Z-driven National Citizen Party, which entered the race with 30 candidates, managed to win five seats, signaling limited but notable youth participation in national politics.

Constitutional Referendum Receives Strong Backing

Alongside the parliamentary vote, citizens also took part in a constitutional reform referendum, which received overwhelming support.

Official figures show that 73 percent of voters endorsed the proposed changes, marking a significant public mandate for institutional reforms.

Postal Voting Records High Participation

The election process saw a strong digital and overseas engagement through the Postal Votes App.

Out of more than 1.5 million registered postal voters, a total of 1,143,845 votes were successfully cast, including:

• 495,551 votes from overseas Bangladeshis

• 648,294 votes from voters within the country

Election officials described the turnout as one of the highest recorded for postal and remote voting in Bangladesh’s history.

Leadership Calls for Calm and Responsibility

Despite the sweeping victory, BNP leaders adopted a restrained tone. Party workers were instructed not to hold victory rallies, and instead to focus on prayers and national unity.

“I will govern the country alongside those who stood with me during the struggle,” Tarique Rahman said, signaling a collaborative approach to governance.

On the other side, the Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami urged party members to remain “vigilant and steadfast” as the transition of power begins.

What Comes Next

With a strong parliamentary majority and public backing for constitutional reforms, the BNP-led alliance is set to shape Bangladesh’s political direction in the coming years. Attention now turns to cabinet formation, implementation of referendum-backed reforms, and the official handover of power.