Law and order must be maintained at any cost,” Bangladesh’s leading newspaper Dhaka Tribune, quoted Rahman as saying. Stressing the need to maintain law and order, Rahman warned that any acts of violence, retaliation, or provocation would not be tolerated. He further said, "My stance is clear; peace and order must be maintained at any cost. On the other hand, Jamaat-e-Islami has won 68 seats, while the partners in the Jamaat-led 11-party electoral alliance secured nine seats. Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB) claimed one seat, and independent candidates won in seven constituencies, Prothom Alo reported.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 15, 2026 02:09 UTC