In this constituency, the BNP alliance nominee was Saiful Haque of the Revolutionary Workers Party. Jamaat’s Md Saiful Alam won the seat with 53,773 votes, defeating both the BNP alliance candidate and the rebel independent contender. In addition, Jamaat-e-Islami and its allies captured 21 seats in constituencies where BNP votes were divided. High-profile rebel victoriesSeven independent rebel candidates emerged victorious in the election. Seats retained despite pressureIn many constituencies, however, BNP candidates with the Sheaf of Paddy symbol managed to withstand rebel challenges and win decisively.
Source: Dhaka Tribune February 13, 2026 19:02 UTC