Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. File PhotoDHAKA, Feb 14, 2026 (BSS) - Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has congratulated and expressed thanks and gratitude to BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman, Jamaat Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman and NCP Convener Nahid Islam for their important contributions in helping make the election festive and peaceful through their responsible roles. In separate telephone conversations, the Chief Adviser spoke with the leaders of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizen Party (NCP), said the Chief Adviser's Press Wing this afternoon. Prof Yunus first spoke with Tarique Rahman and congratulated him on his party's landslide victory. He later thanked Dr Shafiqur Rahman and Nahid Islam for their success and for playing responsible roles in the post-election period.

Ariful Haque Chowdhury- File PhotoSYLHET, Feb 14, 2026 (BSS) - Ariful Haque Chowdhury, advisor to BNP chairman, has been elected Member of Parliament from Sylhet-4 constituency with a margin of more than one lakh votes in the 13th national parliamentary election. According to official results, BNP candidate Ariful Haque Chowdhury secured 181,609 votes with the party's electoral symbol "Sheaf of Paddy," defeating his nearest rival, Joynal Abedin of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, who received 71,391 votes. Ariful Haque Chowdhury is widely regarded as a grassroots politician. He began his political career as a councilor of Sylhet City Corporation, where he served as President of the Urban Development Committee. Referring to the broader political landscape, Chowdhury said that 18 Members of Parliament from BNP have been elected from Sylhet Division.

M Siraz Uddin Miah -Photo: CollectedDHAKA, Feb 14, 2026 (BSS)- Chief Adviser's Principal Secretary M Siraz Uddin Miah has been given the additional charge of cabinet secretary. The Public Administration Ministry issued a gazette notification to this end saying the order will come into effect immediately. In another gazette notification, the government cancelled the remaining tenure of the contract of Dr Sheikh Abdur Rashid who was in charge of the post from October 8, 2024.

Together, we will build a happy and prosperous Sylhet: Khandaker Abdul MuktadirKhandaker Abdul Muktadir - File PhotoSYLHET, Feb 14, 2026 (BSS) - Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has emerged victorious in the 13th national parliamentary election, winning the Sylhet-1 constituency with a total of 176,936 votes. Muktadir, who contested under the symbol of a sheaf of paddy, defeated his closest rival, Habibur Rahman of Jamaat-e-Islami, who secured 134,983 votes. In his victory speech, Muktadir expressed heartfelt gratitude to the people of Sylhet, thanking them for their overwhelming support. "The people of Sylhet have blessed me with their love and trust, and now it is time to act. Together, we will build a happy and prosperous Sylhet, InshaAllah," he added.

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BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman today spoke at a post-election press conference held at a city hotel today. Photo: BSSDHAKA, Feb 14, 2026 (BSS)- BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman today said interests of the people of Bangladesh will be the foremost priority for his party and the government. Elaborating his party's foreign policy, BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury said, “BNP follows the principle of multilateralism. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and members of the Standing Committee were present on the stage alongside Tarique Rahman. At the beginning of the conference Tarique Rahman delivered a speech thanking the people of the country for their absolute mandate to BNP in the parliamentary elections.

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Trump said he would soon issue an executive order attempting to impose the rules if Congress does not pass a law requiring photo identification to vote and other nationwide reforms. "There will be Voter I.D. It was unclear how Trump could legally force a national mandate on voter ID. For years, Trump has propagated the falsehood to justify his unprecedented -- and ultimately unsuccessful -- attempt to overturn his 2020 election loss to Democrat Joe Biden. Polls show that Trump's Republican Party faces a serious threat of losing its narrow control of Congress in the Midterms, particularly the lower chamber.

China to scrap tariffs for most of Africa from May: XiBEIJING, Feb 14, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Beijing's scrapping of tariffs for all but one African country will start May 1, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday, according to state media. China already has a zero-tariff policy for imports from 33 African countries, but Beijing said last year it would extend the policy to all 53 of its diplomatic partners on the continent. From May 1, zero levies will apply to all African countries except Eswatini, which maintains diplomatic relations with Taiwan. China claims the democratic island as its own and does not rule out using force to take it. Many African countries are increasingly looking to China and other trading partners since US President Donald Trump imposed steep tariffs worldwide last year.

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Photo : CollageDHAKA, Feb 14, 2026 (BSS) - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has congratulated the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairman Tarique Rahman on his party's electoral victory and expressed Washington's interest in working with the new government. "Congratulations to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and its leader Tarique Rahman as well as the people of Bangladesh. The United States looks forward to working with the newly elected government to advance prosperity and the security of the region," Marco Rubio said in a message posted on social media. The message underscored the United States' commitment to strengthening bilateral engagement and advancing shared regional objectives following the formation of Bangladesh's newly elected government.

Bangladesh Nationalist Party winner, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami rival exchange greetings in Rajshahi-3, signaling post-election political harmony. The victorious BNP-nominated candidate, Advocate Shafiqul Haque Milon, was warmly congratulated with flowers by his rival candidate, Professor Abul Kalam Azad of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. Abdur Razzaq, Member Secretary of the Paba Upazila BNP, said, “Courtesy and empathy in politics strengthen democracy. Advocate Shafiqul Haque Milon, contesting with the “Sheaf of Paddy” symbol, won with 176,318 votes. His nearest rival, Professor Abul Kalam Azad, contesting with the “Scales” symbol, received 137,927 votes.

Barrister Farzana Sharmin Putul. Photo: BSSBy Md Aynal HaqueRAJSHAHI, Feb 14, 2026 (BSS)- Barrister Farzana Sharmin Putul has beenelected as the only female Member of Parliament (MP) from the 72parliamentary constituencies across 16 districts in the northern divisions ofRajshahi and Rangpur. Barrister Putul is the daughter of late BNP leader and former StateMinister for Youth and Sports Fazlur Rahman Patal. By profession, Barrister Farzana Sharmin Putul is a Supreme Court lawyer. During the election campaign, Barrister Putul was reportedly subjected tocyberbullying.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman. Photo : CollageDHAKA, Feb 14, 2026 (BSS) – Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has congratulated and thanked Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman for securing a “dignified result” in the 13th parliamentary polls held on Thursday. He also expressed special thanks for the constructive support, advice, and cooperation extended by Jamaat-e-Islami during the tenure of the interim government. “I expect that under your leadership, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami will play an active role in the national parliament and political arena as a constructive and responsible opposition force,” he said. Prof Yunus prayed to Almighty Allah for Shafiqur Rahman’s personal good health, long life, and overall well-being.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and NCP Convener Nahid Islam. Photo : CollageDHAKA, Feb 14, 2026 (BSS) – Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has congratulated National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam on his party’s success in the 13 national parliamentary elections. Personally, and on behalf of the nation, I express my profound respect and gratitude to all of you,” the Chief Adviser added. He expressed the hope that under Nahid Islam’s leadership, the NCP will strengthen democracy and give it a more institutional form through constructive, rational, and responsible political practice. He prayed to Almighty Allah for Nahid Islam’s personal good health, long life, and overall well-being.