BNP returns to power with major mandate after 20 years
February 18, 2026 00:00:00
After a long struggle and years of waiting, BNP under the leadership of Tarique Rahman, is now preparing to form the government with a significant political mandate, reports BSS.
The landslide victory in the February 12 Jatiya Sangsad Election has given the party the authority to amend the constitution and exercise full governing power.
According to official results of the election, BNP candidates won 209 out of 297 seats.
In the 300-seat National Parliament, a party needs at least 151 seats to form a government-meaning 50.33 percent of the total seats. With victory in 69.66 pe rcent of the seats.
Leaders and activists at all levels of the party are jubilant over this absolute victory. The new government led by BNP took oath on Tuesday at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.
Several factors contributed to BNP's landslide victory. Among them are its commitment to the spirit of the 1971 Liberation War, the charismatic leadership of Tarique Rahman, the alleged persecution of millions of party activists during the 17-year rule of the fallen government, the party's unity, and the sacrifices of the Zia family.