#bangldesh $XRP It is indeed a seismic moment for Bangladesh. As of **February 13, 2026**, the **Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)** has officially secured a landslide victory in the first general elections held since the 2024 uprising.
Here is the breakdown of the historic results and what they mean for the country:
### The Election Results
The 13th parliamentary election, held on February 12, saw a significant shift in power. With the **Awami League** (led by the now-exiled Sheikh Hasina) suspended and unable to participate, the contest became a "bipolar" race between the BNP and an alliance led by the Islamist party, **Jamaat-e-Islami**.
* **BNP Victory:** The BNP and its allies secured at least **212 seats** in the 300-member Jatiya Sangsad, achieving a powerful two-thirds majority.
* **Opposition:** Jamaat-e-Islami and its allies won roughly **70–77 seats**, positioning them as the primary opposition.
* **Voter Turnout:** Approximately **60%** of the 127 million eligible voters participated, a marked increase from the contentious 2024 polls.
### Tarique Rahman’s Return
The victory marks a total political rehabilitation for **Tarique Rahman**, the 60-year-old son of former President Ziaur Rahman and former PM Khaleda Zia.
* **Prime Minister-Designate:** Having returned from nearly two decades of exile in late 2024, Rahman is slated to be sworn in as Prime Minister on **February 14, 2026**.
* **Legal Clearance:** His path to power was cleared after a Bangladesh court acquitted him in late 2025 of various charges, including those related to a 2004 grenade attack.
### The Constitutional Referendum
Crucially, this election was held alongside a **referendum** for a "July Charter" of constitutional reforms. Voters overwhelmingly supported changes that include:
* **Term Limits:** Restricting any individual to a maximum of **10 years** (two terms) as Prime Minister.
* **Governance:** Reinstating a neutral interim government for future election periods and creating a bicameral legislature.
### What’s Next?
The transition from the interim government led by Nobel laureate **Muhammad Yunus** to the BNP-led administration is expected to be swift. However, the new government faces immediate hurdles:
1. **Economic Stabilization:** Managing 8.5% inflation and revitalizing the garment export sector.
2. **Foreign Relations:** Navigating a cooled relationship with **India**, which has expressed a cautious "olive branch" by being among the first to congratulate Rahman.
3. **Internal Reform:** Delivering on promises of "zero tolerance" for corruption and addressing the demands of the Gen-Z activists who sparked the 2024 revolution.
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**Would you like me to look into the specific economic policies the BNP has proposed for the garment sector or the details of the new bicameral parliament structure?**