Why the BNP won Bangladesh’s post-uprising election | Bangladesh Election 2026
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) won the 13th parliamentary election, returning to power after years in the political wilderness. While Jamaat-e-Islami secured historic gains, BNP's victory was driven by a combination of structural advantages, strategic candidate selection, and voters' rational calculations. Frustration with BNP's local leadership, coupled with Jamaat's missteps on women's rights and historical memory, contributed to the party's success. The election was ultimately a product of FPTP mathematics and the enduring power of organizational depth in a winner-take-all system.
17 FEB 2026
— Al Jazeera
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— The Hindu
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18 FEB 2026
— Times of India
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