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Bangladesh Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia's son Tarique Rahman, has made some early gains in the Bangladesh parliamentary elections. The polls were significant since they were the first conducted after the overthrow of ex-Prime Minister
Sheikh Hasina's government
following the violent July protests in 2024.
The new BNP chief has also managed to secure victory in Dhaka-17 and Bogra-6 constituencies, according to the Dhaka Tribune. According to the latest updates, BNP is leading in over 175 seats, and Jamaat is ahead in 30.
Catch up on our live coverage on Bangladesh elections 2026.
It is pertient to note that Bangladesh's parliament, the Jatiya Sangsad, has 300 seats, with 151 required for a simple majority. Hence, Rahman's party has already crossed that mark. Counting is currently underway, and the Elections Commission of Bangladesh is expected to share the official results of the highly-anticipated polls by Friday.
The new BNP chief has also managed to secure victory in Dhaka-17 and Bogra-6 constituencies, according to the Dhaka Tribune. According to the latest updates, BNP is leading in over 175 seats, and Jamaat is ahead in 30.
Catch up on our live coverage on Bangladesh elections 2026.
It is pertient to note that Bangladesh's parliament, the Jatiya Sangsad, has 300 seats, with 151 required for a simple majority. Hence, Rahman's party has already crossed that mark. Counting is currently underway, and the Elections Commission of Bangladesh is expected to share the official results of the highly-anticipated polls by Friday.
