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Early counts show BNP ahead in Bangladesh election after strong turnout
The election excludes the Awami League and involves over 300,000 security personnel amid concerns over political tensions and disinformation, with BNP leading in opinion polls.
- On Friday, Bangladesh votes in its 13th parliamentary election with 127 million registered voters, and results are expected the same day.
- After the 2024 uprising, an interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus organised the vote while barring the Awami League from contesting.
- Early counts show the BNP leading in 24 seats while voting was ongoing in 299 of 300 constituencies.
- The outcome will determine who becomes next prime minister and Bangladesh's democratic direction, with results expected Feb 13, 2026, needing at least 151 of 300 seats for majority.
- India–Bangladesh relations are central to campaign debate, with BNP scepticism noted while Jamaat-e-Islami stresses neighbourly cooperation; analysts warn acceptance of results is critical for stability amid international economic stakes including US preferential market access.
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What the Bangladesh 2026 election results really mean
In this special election analysis, host Smriti speaks with Kallol Bhatacharjee reporting from Dhaka on Bangladesh’s dramatic 2026 polls. With the Awami League barred and the BNP resurgent, is this a true democratic reset after the 2024 uprising? They unpack voter anger over corruption, inflation, and unemployment, Jamaat’s gains, youth influence, and what the results mean for governance, minorities, stability, and India-Bangladesh relations.
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