Bangladesh Election Update: Following a massive movement, general elections were held in Bangladesh on February 12th, with numerous parties and leaders contesting. Tariq Rahman is expected to secure a landslide victory in this election. Once exiled from Bangladesh, he contested from two of his constituencies, where he has already won. According to media reports, Tariq Rahman’s party has won 200 seats. Results for all seats are expected by noon.
According to current data, he has the highest chances of becoming Prime Minister. Results for a total of 299 seats are expected by Friday evening. Only after these results will the country’s future be determined. Most importantly, the Awam League Party was not allowed to contest in this election. Sheikh Hasina is currently living outside Bangladesh in India.
BNP Claims Victory
The BNP has claimed victory in the elections. The party has congratulated all citizens on the victory. The party urged supporters across the country to attend Friday prayers and remember former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. This message from the BNP is being seen as a sign of restraint and political decorum. The party leadership has also appealed to supporters to maintain peace and respect the democratic process.
Tariq returns home after 17 years.
Tariq Rahman spent nearly 17 years living abroad. The situation changed when a movement against the Sheikh Hasina government in Bangladesh arose in 2024 and gradually escalated into violence.
The then-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was forced to resign and flee abroad, finding refuge in India. Muhammad Yunus was then appointed as the interim government in Bangladesh, and this general election is being held under his leadership.
It was during the interim government that Tariq Rahman returned to Bangladesh after 17 years in exile and was warmly welcomed by all. During the elections, he appealed for votes for his party for the country’s prosperity an, progress, and progress. It is hoped that his path to becoming Prime Minister has been cleared.