Bangladesh’s election results threw up a headline that confused many across the border—“BJP”, won a seat. This BJP, however is the Bangladesh Jatiya Party, not India’s Bhartiya Janata Party.
All about “BJP” and where did it win?
In the recent 13th general elections, the Bangladesh Jatiya Party (BJP) secured one seat, with Andaleeve Rahman Partho winning Bhola-1, as per a report by NDTV. Partho bagged 1,05,543 votes, defeating Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Md Nazrul Islam, who secured 75,337. The BJP was also an ally of the BNP-led bloc, which dominated the election overall.
What did Partho campaign on in Bhola-1?
As per NDTV report, ahead of the February 12 vote, Partho pledged to turn Bhola into the southern region’s “Tilottama” and listed priorities like the Bhola-Barishal bridge, better healthcare facilities, curbing drug abuse, a medical college, and household gas collections. The national news agency of the country, Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BBS) also reported Partho’s pitch mentioned that if the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led alliance came to power, “visible and sustainable development” would be ensured, and that BNP chief Tarique Rahman has a special focus on the region.
Who is Andaleeve Rahman Partho?
Rahman, who comes from a political family, is a lawyer, educationist, and former MP from Bhola-1. He is also the principal of the British School of Law in Dhaka and the son of the former minister, Naziur Rahman Manju and Sheikh Reba Rehman. As per Network 18, he first entered Parliament after winning Bhola-1 in 2008.
Bangladesh elections 2026 result
The BNP has won 209 of 297 declared seats, whereas Jamaat-e-Islami secured 68. Elections were conducted after political instability following the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s long rule in August 2024. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also reacted to the results; he stated, “Delighted to speak with Mr. Tarique Rahman. I congratulated him on the remarkable victory in the Bangladesh elections.” BNP leader Nazrul Islam also thanked PM Modi for recognising the verdict.
Around 59.44% voter turnout was registered and results were deferred in two constituencies, one in Chattogram-2 and another one in Chattogram-4. Voting in one seat was postponed because of a death of a candidate. BNP leader Rahman is all set to become prime minister for the first time, replacing interim chief Muhammad Yunus.