Nazrul Islam Khan, a member of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Standing Committee and head of the party’s election management committee, said on Friday that under the leadership of Tarique Rahman, Bangladesh’s relations with India are expected to strengthen following the party’s decisive election performance. Speaking to journalists, Nazrul Islam Khan hailed the BNP as a “tested strength of democracy” in Bangladesh. Although the Election Commission has yet to officially declare the results, the party has reportedly secured victories in roughly two-thirds of parliamentary seats. Addressing complaints from Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, Khan said while the party may be upset and voice allegations, no complaints were filed against BNP candidates. He expressed confidence that the BNP’s performance will continue to improve in future elections.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 13, 2026 08:50 UTC