This outcome marks a remarkable comeback for BNP and its leader Tarique Rahman, positioning him to potentially become Bangladesh’s next prime minister. In a Facebook post, the US embassy in Dhaka extended greetings to Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its leader Tarique Rahman on ‘historic victory’. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday conveyed his warm congratulations to Tarique Rahman on leading BNP to a decisive victory in the Parliamentary elections in Bangladesh. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has also congratulated Tarique Rahman on "leading the BNP to a resounding victory" in the elections. With the election win of BNP, Bangladesh is set to have a male prime minister for the first time in 35 years.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 13, 2026 13:56 UTC