Dhaka: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has emerged victorious with 209 seats, while Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami secured 68 seats out of 297 constituencies, as per the unofficial results of the 13th Parliamentary Election.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, EC Secretariat Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed revealed the results during a press briefing at the Election Commission building in Agargaon, Dhaka. He stated that voting took place in 299 constituencies; however, results for two Chattogram seats-Chattogram-2 and Chattogram-4-remain undeclared due to court orders.
Akhtar Ahmed explained that based on the available results from the remaining 297 constituencies, BNP secured 209 seats while Jamaat-e-Islami won 68 seats. He provided further details on other parties’ performances, stating that the National Citizen Party (NCP) captured six seats, Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis two seats, and Islami Andolan Bangladesh, Gono Odhikar Parishad, Bangladesh Jatiya Party, Ganosamhati Andolan, and Khelafat Majlis each won one seat. Additionally, independent candidates emerged victorious in seven constituencies.
Discussing voter turnout, the EC Senior Secretary reported a 59.44 percent turnout in the parliamentary election, with a higher turnout of 60.26 percent recorded in the referendum. He noted that the referendum took place even in the suspended Chattogram constituencies, contributing to the slightly elevated turnout.
In the referendum, 48,074,429 votes supported change (‘Yes’ votes), while 22,565,627 votes opposed it (‘No’ votes). Addressing questions about the publication of the election gazette, Akhtar Ahmed mentioned that it would be published once the final result sheets from returning officers are received and verified, anticipating the arrival of these documents by this evening.
The EC Senior Secretary concluded the briefing by expressing gratitude to media professionals for their cooperation in covering the election.