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BNP ahead in 58 seats.
Jamaat trailing


Some violence also reported
 
Bangladesh's BNP wins historic parliamentary election

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) won a landmark parliamentary election, a local
TV station ‌showed, as ballots were counted in a pivotal vote that is expected to restore political stability in ‌the troubled South Asian country.

BNP won ⁠151 seats in the 300-member ‘Jatiya Sangsad’, or House of the Nation, Ekattor ‌TV showed, crossing the halfway mark for a simple majority. Its main rival, the Islamist Jamaat-e-Islami, had 42 seats.

Jamaat chief Shafiqur Rahman indicated the party was ⁠conceding even before BNP touched the halfway number. Votes were cast on Thursday ‌and tens of millions of Bangladeshis turned up for what was the first election since the 2024 Gen Z-driven uprising that toppled long-time prime minister Sheikh ⁠Hasina.

Turnout appeared on track to exceed ⁠the 42% recorded in the last election ‌in 2024.
Local media reported that more than 60% of registered voters were expected to have cast ballots. More than 2,000 candidates - including many independents - were on the ballot, and at least 50 parties contested, a national record.
Voting in one constituency was postponed after a candidate died.

Opinion ⁠polls had indicated that the BNP-led alliance held an edge. The BNP contested ⁠292 of the 300 seats, leaving the remaining to its coalition partners, which include more than half a dozen smaller parties.

The BNP is led by top prime ministerial contender Tarique Rahman, the 60-year-old son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia and former president Ziaur Rahman. Its promises for the election included financial aid ⁠for poor families, a limit of 10 years for an individual to remain prime minister, boosting the economy by measures including foreign investments, and anti-corruption measures.


 
I would've liked NCP or Jamaat to win. NCP resonates with young people (millennials and Gen Z).

Anyway, I would take BNP over Awami League. Lesser of the two evils. I want Awami League to never return again.

I think NCP is the future. They are likely to rule Bangladesh a few years later. This was their debut election. :inti
 
I would've liked NCP or Jamaat to win. NCP resonates with young people (millennials and Gen Z).

Anyway, I would take BNP over Awami League. Lesser of the two evils. I want Awami League to never return again.

I think NCP is the future. They are likely to rule Bangladesh a few years later. This was their debut election. :inti

BNP founder was a good man. Major Ziaur Rahman.

However, modern day BNP is pretty corrupt. They are ruinning the good name of Ziaur Rahman's BNP.

BD ideally should move away from both Awami League and BNP. These are the corrupt 20th century boomer parties. They are outdated.

NCP and other good parties need to take over eventually. Hopefully that will happen in 10-15 years. :inti
 
Bangaldesh history is just a rewind button..earlier it was assassination coup assassination coup. Then it is replaced by election jail opponents sham election sham election regime change rinse and repeat. Now we will see jail and murder of awami league until joy comes back to reclaim bangladesh after ,15 years. Until then let's just celebrate we don't have a terrorist party in power on our eastern border.
 
Given my close and personal observation of how politics works in practice, Bangladesh must be congratulated for successfully holding a democratic event of this magnitude.

This is a significant event, and speaks to the depth and resilience in their system.

Muhammad Yunus’s role in managing this transition should be appreciated.

Looking ahead, I see challenges for NCP/ student politicians as a unified entity. History shows such parties are likely to fragment.
 
Since I have no idea of Bangladeshi politics, is the Bangladesh Nationalist Party a radical Islamist party?
 
Since I have no idea of Bangladeshi politics, is the Bangladesh Nationalist Party a radical Islamist party?

That being said, Jamaat was the best option for India because we would have bought them easily for they have less Imaan.

BNP will negotiate hard with India but will fall in line.

Pakistan has suffered its first blow with the exit of the interim govt.
 
Since I have no idea of Bangladeshi politics, is the Bangladesh Nationalist Party a radical Islamist party?
No, not exactly and not as rabidly anti-India as other parties. Of late, they are trying to woo Awami League voters and trying to fill the center right void that AL left behind.
 
Congratulations to our Bangladeshi friends and brothers on a historic election.

Congrats to Muhammad Yunus Sahib for successfully negotiating a period of uncertainty, under many external and internal pressures.
 
Congratulations to our Bangladeshi friends and brothers on a historic election.

Congrats to Muhammad Yunus Sahib for successfully negotiating a period of uncertainty, under many external and internal pressures.

Yunus did well. He had to deal with many snakes.

Yunus is not a career politician. He is an economist and entrepreneur.

Anyway, he can now enjoy his retirement as BD move on to next phase. I am glad there is no more Hasina or Awami League. The new status quo is BNP vs Jamaat vs NCP.
 
Anyway, he can now enjoy his retirement as BD move on to next phase. I am glad there is no more Hasina or Awami League. The new status quo is BNP vs Jamaat vs NCP.

Commiserations to you, for the defeat of the Jamaat.

Congratulations to BNP.
 
Less than 60% voter turnout lol. AL voters mostly didn't got out to vote and rest voted for BNP. AL at the grassroot level is still very strong with a massive dedicated voter base. They will be back.
Both parties represent two very real and very different voter bases in Bangladesh. But whenever one comes to power, the other tries to wipe it out. BNP atleast didn't resort to some of the fascist policies that Hasina used against BNP and JI party members.
 
so will Ban-Ind relations get back to normal?

Don't listen to Indians when it comes to Bangladeshi matters. They don't know much about Bangladesh. They parrot whatever their media says (which generally spreads misinformation).

Old relation with India is unlikely to return. BD people are unlikely to allow that.

If BNP try Hasina's ways, they may get ousted just like Hasina.
 
Don't listen to Indians when it comes to Bangladeshi matters. They don't know much about Bangladesh. They parrot whatever their media says (which generally spreads misinformation).

Old relation with India is unlikely to return. BD people are unlikely to allow that.

If BNP try Hasina's method, they may get ousted just like Hasina.
Isn't BNP perceieved as pro-Pak, anti-Ind in Bangladesh?
 
Congratulations @Rajdeep the BNP have won!

Sorry, its the BNP in Bangladesh, not UK.

Well done to the people of Bangladesh. A good less for the BNP to learn is keep the armed forces on a leash.

I would've preferred no BNP as it is the corrupt 20th century boomer party. Outdated.

NCP or Jamaat would've been nice.

But, at least, no Hasina now. That's a plus.
 
Awami League/Hasina is out of the equation. They may never return. They have some supporters but the party is effectively gone.

Current players:
BNP = Historically anti-India but recently warmed up to India for power. They are still not as pro-India as Awami League, however.
NCP = This is the new party which is getting traction. It was founded by those who played a key role in ousting Hasina. It is also popular with young people (Gen Z and Millennials).
Jamaat = This is similar to Pakistani Jamaat-e-Islami. They resonate with religious conservative heartland of Bangladesh.
 
I would've preferred no BNP as it is the corrupt 20th century boomer party. Outdated.

NCP or Jamaat would've been nice.

But, at least, no Hasina now. That's a plus.

They will have to change their ways or will end up in Bombay living next to Hasinas shanti hut.
 
They will have to change their ways or will end up in Bombay living next to Hasinas shanti hut.

In sha Allah.

I don't think old status quo under Hasina is returning. It is because demographics in Bangladesh are changing. Boomers are retiring. Gen Z and Millennials are entering politics; they tend to be more ideological and understand the India threat better.
 
BNP will seek extradition of ex-PM Hasina: Party official

Salahuddin Ahmed, a BNP committee member who has also been declared the unofficial winner of Cox’s Bazar-1 constituency, has said his party will formally seek the extradition of ex-PM Sheikh Hasina from India.

Speaking to reporters outside a BNP Dhaka office, Ahmed said the party would “press for her extradition in accordance with the law”, The Daily Star news outlet reported.

“It is a matter between the Foreign Ministry of Bangladesh and the Foreign Ministry of India. We will urge the government of India to send her back to face trial,” he said.

Hasina fled to India in August 2024 amid the mass uprising against her government, and has said she lives “freely” in New Delhi.

Last November, a Dhaka court sentenced her to death in absentia for crimes against humanity.
 
I like how Modiji wished Begum Khaleda Zia when she was sick and also sent Jaishankar ji for the funeral. Everyone overrating fringe groups like jamaat etc while Modiji already had it covered. Masterstroke 🙏 Sheikh Hasina appreciating the result too. Looks like things will be business as usual in Bangladesh soon. They can play 2027 WC now (if they qualify) 👍
 
I like how Modiji wished Begum Khaleda Zia when she was sick and also sent Jaishankar ji for the funeral. Everyone overrating fringe groups like jamaat etc while Modiji already had it covered. Masterstroke 🙏 Sheikh Hasina appreciating the result too. Looks like things will be business as usual in Bangladesh soon. They can play 2027 WC now (if they qualify) 👍

Why do you call him Modi JI ? What the ji ?
 
Both parties represent two very real and very different voter bases in Bangladesh. But whenever one comes to power, the other tries to wipe it out. BNP atleast didn't resort to some of the fascist policies that Hasina used against BNP and JI party members.
It’s actually far more nuanced now. While BNP has traditionally leaned pro-Pakistan and anti-India, the political dynamics have become much more complex recently. BNP securing around 70% of the seats wouldn’t have been possible without a significant portion of the AL vote base shifting toward them, along with a large segment of AL supporters boycotting the election altogether. With AL currently dormant, BNP is actively courting that voter base and attempting to claim the liberation-war narrative that AL historically dominated. Meanwhile, the so-called ‘Genji’ party, NCP, managed only six seats, and several of their prominent leaders even lost their deposits, which says a lot lol.

Also, it’s worth remembering that Hasina cracked down on BNP after the assassination attempt on her during an open rally while they were in power.

Countries like Pakistan and Bangladesh never experienced long periods of stable, mature democracy, which is why military interventions, violent protests, and interim governments remain recurring patterns. What feels impossible today can become very likely within a few years. I mean after what happened in 1971 nobody then believed that Jamaat could make a comeback but they did within a few years, or if somebody told you a few years ago that Imran Khan will spend his last years rotting in a cell, would you have believed them? So, AL will be back, just a matter of time,
 
BNP is a good party? IMO most jihadist party Jamate is defeated
Good and bad are subjective. We don't need a good party, we need a party that can serve our interests well. Tarek Rehman seems like a smart guy and despite historical animosity with his party, I believe he will be willing to talk business and won't let BD soil to be used for anti-India activities.
 
Good and bad are subjective. We don't need a good party, we need a party that can serve our interests well. Tarek Rehman seems like a smart guy and despite historical animosity with his party, I believe he will be willing to talk business and won't let BD soil to be used for anti-India activities.

Can't say ....currently they have fallen in love with big brother
 
BNP has historically been closer and more friendlier to Pakistan vs Awami League.

Let's also be clear, the uprising against Sheikh Hasina had US support and the US over ruled India and sought Sheikh Hasina's removal from office.
 
Since I have no idea of Bangladeshi politics, is the Bangladesh Nationalist Party a radical Islamist party?
No they are pro Paksitan but not a a islamist party. They were born out of awami league ina away after sheikh mujibur became authoritarian and was assassinated by present pms dad and khalifa zias husband. He was army general of mujibur and declared bd independence. He is also credited with killing multiple genocidal Pak generals in open mutiny.
 
BNP will seek extradition of ex-PM Hasina: Party official

Salahuddin Ahmed, a BNP committee member who has also been declared the unofficial winner of Cox’s Bazar-1 constituency, has said his party will formally seek the extradition of ex-PM Sheikh Hasina from India.

Speaking to reporters outside a BNP Dhaka office, Ahmed said the party would “press for her extradition in accordance with the law”, The Daily Star news outlet reported.

“It is a matter between the Foreign Ministry of Bangladesh and the Foreign Ministry of India. We will urge the government of India to send her back to face trial,” he said.

Hasina fled to India in August 2024 amid the mass uprising against her government, and has said she lives “freely” in New Delhi.

Last November, a Dhaka court sentenced her to death in absentia for crimes against humanity.
They can seek but there is no way in hell India will give up hasina. They might move hasina to a different Gulf country but surrendering hasina to a kangaroo court to be hanged will be a shameful episode in India history....it will never happen as BJP will lose any support it has and can say goodbye to ruling West bengal
 
Why do you call him Modi JI ? What the ji ?
You know what it means King Khan ji, you spend on the dark corners of the internet for any random Indian news that calms those nerves and seem to be familiar with Indian pop culture, I refuse to believe you didn’t know what it is :mush👊
 
Rigged in many parts. Votes were fair but results very fishy. JUST LIKE 2008.

Jamaat denied by Raw/India, Deepstate. Jamaat was doing well then suddenly they stopped counting till late in the night, something fishy. Some seats won by some dumb af clueless people like the richest man in BD, son, beating Mamunul Haque who clearly was favourite. Something fishy. Paisa and corrupt bureaucrats helped out I bet.

Modern day Bnp is not the bnp of past. It has a lot of banker friends which it needs to cater to. Most of the Bnp members are in debt and looking to recover their losses of last 16 years due to Hasina’s rule.

Gone from one extreme to another. Gone from a cobra snake to a python, which is hungry to eat big. Watch how BNP destroys BD like Awami league and the BD students will be out again in no time.



Jamaat is the rightful party, most ethical party, truly patriotic. jamaat wants whats best for the country. based on strong principles and haq. It doesn't to bribery, scams, dalali like the other two. Jamaat’s manifesto made more sense. Bnp leader speaks riddles, bnp mps are mostly smartless khets. But bnp has a lot of blind followers due to the old BNP of Late Ziaur Rahman.


PS.
Bnp is the lesser of the two evil. I agree with brother sweepshot. But BNP leader Tarique has done some secret deals with a enemy nation before going back to BD, which were all suspecting. Time will tell if it’s true or not. Wait and see where he lands first as a PM of BD.
 
Rigged in many parts. Votes were fair but results very fishy. JUST LIKE 2008.

Jamaat denied by Raw/India, Deepstate. Jamaat was doing well then suddenly they stopped counting till late in the night, something fishy. Some seats won by some dumb af clueless people like the richest man in BD, son, beating Mamunul Haque who clearly was favourite. Something fishy. Paisa and corrupt bureaucrats helped out I bet.

Modern day Bnp is not the bnp of past. It has a lot of banker friends which it needs to cater to. Most of the Bnp members are in debt and looking to recover their losses of last 16 years due to Hasina’s rule.

Gone from one extreme to another. Gone from a cobra snake to a python, which is hungry to eat big. Watch how BNP destroys BD like Awami league and the BD students will be out again in no time.



Jamaat is the rightful party, most ethical party, truly patriotic. jamaat wants whats best for the country. based on strong principles and haq. It doesn't to bribery, scams, dalali like the other two. Jamaat’s manifesto made more sense. Bnp leader speaks riddles, bnp mps are mostly smartless khets. But bnp has a lot of blind followers due to the old BNP of Late Ziaur Rahman.


PS.
Bnp is the lesser of the two evil. I agree with brother sweepshot. But BNP leader Tarique has done some secret deals with a enemy nation before going back to BD, which were all suspecting. Time will tell if it’s true or not. Wait and see where he lands first as a PM of BD.
Bro from my experience with Jamaati type people they are good to have in parliament and as a pressure group but having them in power can be a disaster.
 
Jamaat E Islami. May Allah make you stronger. InshAllah justice will be served. Jamaat you have gained grounds and made big strides in Bangladesh for sure.

Jamaat wasnt just going against BNP. Jamaat was battling against BNP, the Awami league voters who were voting for BNP switching sides so Jamaat doesnt come to power as Jamaat is ‘too ethical’ and will expose their crimes. Jamaat also was going against the BD hindu voters who are prominently Awami league ers but voted BNP so Jamaat doesnt come to power. But Bangladesh’s politics most prominent Hindu figure, one of my guru Pinaki Bhattacharya who knows all the ins and out of BD politics of Hasina, Awami, bnp, Jamaat etc, is a JAMAAT wellwisher despite being a hindu because he is a true patriot and knows the TRUTH and who truly is ethical and COUNTRY first and who isnt a dalal and scammer. And thats what matters most.

In time Hindus will realise their mistake. Jamaat promised them safety and security like all others in BD, Jamaat also said they are not minority it is invented by colonisers. Hindus are used by both Awami league and bnp for their own political gains. Little do they realise. Look at july 2024 student uprising- Jamaat and its ally’s safeguarding hindu places mandirs because awami league and bnp thieves were out to loot the minorities especially. They looted 4x4 cars from someone I know in Sylhet. No bnp members came to safeguarding them.
 
Bro from my experience with Jamaati type people they are good to have in parliament and as a pressure group but having them in power can be a disaster.
My bro..

Bangladeshi Jamaat has changed for good. They were expelled by Hasina for 14 years, they suffered a lot at the hands of Awaminleague Hasina, Jamaat leaders were killed by fascist Hasina, like Dilawar Hussain Sayidi who was innocent. The nation loved Sayidi even some awami league supporters liked Sayidi but devil Hasina wanted to eliminate opposition leaders to weaken them. Despite all of the Jamaat didnt leave BD and flee like cowards, they love Bangladesh with passion and they changed their ways become more wiser and educated, their members and associates are much more educated and smarter. It was in many sense a blessing in disguise for Jamaat despite losing many of its leaders, the 14 years away made them rethink and evolve themselves. The Jamaat leader Dr Shafiqur Rahman’s knowledge, wisdom, and IQ is miles better than Tarique’s. If only you understood Bangla then you could’ve listened to their talks and speeches and judged who makes sense and who has clear vision for BD.


Anyways. I hope Tarique Rahman does whats best for Bangladesh and watches over the corrupt people in his party. Am sure he wouldn’t his dad who was a true patriot, to be ashamed of his actions if he chooses evil doing instead of serving his people and nation well.
 
@Mas-LFC

Some points we can derive:

1) Hasina is gone. That was the number one objective. We finally have a government that is not led by Awami League or Hasina.

2) BNP was always likely to win. They are a far more established party. Even if BNP was facing Awami League, they were likely to win.

3) Jamat was always a fringe party. They never won more than 18 seats in their history. They won 68 this election. It shows they are getting traction; no longer a fringe party.

4) NCP made their debut this election. They won 6 seats. Not bad for a party that made debut. They were allied with Jamaat and 9 other parties. This alliance won 77 seats total (needed 151 to win election).

All in all, I am very happy with how things progressed. Jamaat/NCP got a major traction. They won 77 seats which was unimaginable 20 years ago. Maybe in 10-15 years, they can win a whole election. We have to be patient. Baby steps. :inti
 
How many of you thinks Bangladesh election is a fair election? Especially after banning Awami league to contest the election.

If IEC banned Indian alliance to contest election, then there would have 100s of thread opened condemning IEC and BJP
 
BNP has historically been closer and more friendlier to Pakistan vs Awami League.

Let's also be clear, the uprising against Sheikh Hasina had US support and the US over ruled India and sought Sheikh Hasina's removal from office.

Pretty sure Pakistanis said the same when Taliban came to power
 
Both parties represent two very real and very different voter bases in Bangladesh. But whenever one comes to power, the other tries to wipe it out. BNP atleast didn't resort to some of the fascist policies that Hasina used against BNP and JI party members.
They did once upon a time.. in the age of no social media
 
They did once upon a time.. in the age of no social media
Just like the pmln and the pti

I suppose the congress aren’t really any competition anymore since Sonia went to Italy so India only have a one party system nowadays

As for Bangladesh ,finally some good news airborne again after the death of Khaleda Zia
 
So in case you are wondering. Awami League is equivalent to Liberals. BNP is like your Conservatives. Both party on paper seems reasonable, but in reality they act totally different once in power. I personally would like for separation of State and Religion. However, BD Jamaat isn't like your typical Afghanistan government or so I hope.

A lot of people voted for Jamaat this time around not because they wanted them in power, but to counter BNP dominance. So overall, it seemed a fair and balance election.
 
That being said, Jamaat was the best option for India because we would have bought them easily for they have less Imaan.

BNP will negotiate hard with India but will fall in line.

Pakistan has suffered its first blow with the exit of the interim govt.
Irrespective of Jamaat or BNP. You wont get the same deals as you did with Hasina/Awami League in power.
 
So in case you are wondering. Awami League is equivalent to Liberals. BNP is like your Conservatives. Both party on paper seems reasonable, but in reality they act totally different once in power. I personally would like for separation of State and Religion. However, BD Jamaat isn't like your typical Afghanistan government or so I hope.

A lot of people voted for Jamaat this time around not because they wanted them in power, but to counter BNP dominance. So overall, it seemed a fair and balance election.
Irrespective of Jamaat or BNP. You wont get the same deals as you did with Hasina/Awami League in power.

Who cares what sanghis think or write regardling Bangladesh? They are incredibly stupid and misinformed. :inti

Bangladeshi matters are to be decided by Bangladeshis. Not the sanghis. :dav
 
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