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Riding on a landslide victory in the national election, BNP has initiated preparations to form the new cabinet, setting the stage for the party’s return to power after more than 19 years out of government. Talking to UNB, several party leaders close to its Chairman Tarique Rahman said the upcoming cabinet is initially expected to be a 'small but effective' team, combining experienced leaders and youths. Ministers will be chosen based on three main criteria—integrity, administrative ability and their contributions to the party’s movements. They said Tarique Rahman, who is set to take oath as Prime Minister for the first time, is personally overseeing the selection process. A BNP leader said the Cabinet Secretary on Friday phoned BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir to discuss arrangements for the oath-taking of the MP-elects, which may be held either on Sunday or Monday. Personal secretary to BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman ABM Abdus Sattar has been assigned to coordinate with the government and the Cabinet Secretary regarding the swearing-in of MPs and ministers. After the MP-elects take oath, the BNP parliamentary party will elect Tarique as Leader of the House and complete other necessary formalities. The issue of cabinet formation will come to the fore after the MPs are sworn in. According to unofficial results, the BNP-led alliance won 213 out of 299 seats, while the alliance led by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami secured 76 seats and will serve as the opposition. Party sources said the cabinet will be structured to ensure efficiency and accountability. Discussions are going on to assign important ministries to senior party leaders. In line with the BNP’s commitments, parties that took part in past movements and struggles will also be involved in running the government.  Among the alliance leaders who won the election, some will be given places in the cabinet.  There is also a possibility that several members from both the party and the alliance will be included under the technocrat quota to ensure representation of the partner parties. Among the key names under discussions, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is expected to receive an important ministry, though there is also discussion about him taking on the presidency. Standing Committee members Dr Khondkar Mosharraf Hossain and Nazrul Islam Khan are also being considered for the presidency. If he is not considered for the presidency, Nazrul Islam Khan, who did not contest the election, may be appointed as a technocrat minister. There is also discussion that one of the members from the Standing Committee may be appointed Speaker of Parliament. Other Standing Committee members likely to receive key ministries include Mirza Abbas, Gayeshwar Chandra Roy, Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan, Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury, Salahuddin Uddin Ahmed, Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku and AZM Zahid Hossain. BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, who did not contest the elections, may be appointed as a technocrat minister in the Ministry of Information or another important ministry. Alliance leaders under consideration for cabinet posts include Andaleeb Rahman Partha, Zunaid Saki and Nurul Haque Nur. Newly joined BNP leaders who won under the ‘Dhanner Shish’ symbol, including Bobby Hajjaj and Dr Reza Kibria, are also being considered. Among elected BNP leaders likely to be included in the cabinet are Abdul Awal Mintu, Shah Mofazzal Hossain Kaykobad, Advocate Zainal Abedin, Md Fazlur Rahman, Asadul Habib Dulu, Zahid Uddin Swapan, Khondkar Abdul Mukhtadir, Tahsina Rushdi Luna, Afroza Khanum Rita, Khairul Kabir Khokon, Shahiduddin Chowdhury Annie, Md Shariful Alam, Rashiduzzaman Millat, Barrister Kaiser Kamal, Abdul Wadud Bhuiya, Dipen Dewan, Shama Obaed, Shahidul Islam Babul, Mia Nuruddin Apu, Rokibul Islam Bakul, Sultan Salauddin Tuku, Khaled Hossain Mahbub Shyamol, former Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman, Anindya Islam Amit, Mir Helal, SM Jahangir and Eline Bhutto. Other possible technocrat appointments include Joint Secretary Generals Habib Un Nabi Khan Sohel, Humayun Kabir and Dhaka North Convener Aminul Haq. Party sources said BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman does not want to include any controversial figures in the cabinet.  They said ministerial appointments will be decided after reviewing everyone’s past records, and some new faces outside the usual leadership may also be given posts. According to party sources, the new government will announce a 100-day plan immediately after taking office. Law and order will be the top priority, alongside tackling corruption and reviving the economy.  The party’s election manifesto promised economic reforms, controlling inflation, creating jobs, improving education and healthcare, and adopting a zero-tolerance approach to corruption. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said the government will work to fulfill people’s expectations following their mandate. “The biggest challenges for the next government will be getting the economy moving, maintaining law and order, curbing corruption and ensuring justice,” he said. Fakhrul said BNP, having won a majority of seats in the 13th parliamentary election, will form the next government under the leadership of party Chairman Tarique Rahman. Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed said the BNP government aims to build a merit- and technology-based state, reform the Constitution in line with the party’s election manifesto and the ‘31-point plan’, and uphold political agreements such as the July National Charter. He also said this parliament is expected to be the most legislatively active since independence. Salahuddin also said the new government’s three main priorities will be establishing the rule of law, achieving economic prosperity and eradicating corruption.  

BNP Standing Committee Member and newly elected MP from Narsingdi-2 Palash constituency, Dr. Abdul Moyeen Khan, on Friday pledged to fulfil the responsibilities entrusted to his party by the people over the next five years. Speaking to journalists after visiting his parents’ graves in his native Charnagardi village of Palash upazila before Friday prayers, he said the people of Bangladesh had exercised their right to vote correctly, choosing those who have consistently worked for the welfare and development of the country. “The people have given the responsibility of running the country to BNP, recognising the party’s past contributions to national development,” he said. Dr. Moyeen Khan added that under the leadership of BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman, the party would steer the country towards development and establish Bangladesh in a respectable position globally. “We do politics for the people, not for power. Thursday’s election proved that the people of Bangladesh love BNP,” he said. He later congratulated party leaders and activists on their victory and pledged to work for the development of Palash. Dr. Moyeen Khan secured 92,352 votes, while his nearest rival, Amjad Hossain of Daripalla, received 55,161 votes. Jamaat alliance candidate Md. Golam Sarwar Tushar, contesting under the Shapla Koli symbol, received 19,236 votes.

A BNP leader on Friday has opened a closed party office of the Bangladesh Awami League in Panchagarh, triggering controversy within his own party. The office was opened in the morning at Chaklahat Union in Panchagarh Sadar upazila by Abu Daud Pradhan, president of the Sadar upazila unit of BNP. A video of the incident later went viral on social media. It showed Abu Daud Pradhan standing on the veranda of the Awami League office and giving a speech. According to local sources, Abu Daud Pradhan is a former chairman of Chaklahat Union Parishad. In his speech, Abu Daud Pradhan said he was unaware that the Awami League party office had remained locked and claimed he would have opened it earlier had he known. He also said the recent election victory came after 18 years and described it as a mandate given by forces from both sides of the Liberation War, adding that the party had received a record number of votes across Bangladesh. He said every party has some wrongdoers and that there are clear instructions to expel such elements. Stressing law and order, he urged leaders and activists of both parties to ensure that peace and stability are not disrupted in Panchagarh. Referring to local results, he expressed disappointment that the BNP’s ‘sheaf of paddy’ symbol failed to secure first position in any polling centre of his own union. Addressing Awami League supporters, he said they are citizens of an independent and sovereign Bangladesh and urged them not to engage in any wrongdoing. He said no offender would be spared, regardless of party affiliation, and asked them to inform him if they faced any harassment. He referred to cases against Awami League leaders and activists, saying that regardless of their nature, the party’s leader would soon go to Parliament to take oath and, he hoped, become prime minister, after which the situation would be clear. Freedom fighter Abul Hossain said the office had earlier been locked by Jamaat supporters. He added that the office was opened with local people present and would temporarily be used by freedom fighters, not for Awami League political activities. Speaking on the matter, Abu Daud Pradhan said the move was not a party decision. He said the Awami League office was opened only to prevent tension in the area and maintain peace, adding that the office had earlier been locked by Jamaat supporters. District BNP Convener Md Jahirul Islam Kacchu said there was no decision from the district or central BNP regarding opening the Awami League office. Awami League was right fit for Jamaat : Mirza Abbas He said the upazila BNP president would have to bear responsibility for his action and that the matter would be discussed with the central leadership. He also said opening the banned Awami League office immediately after the election victory was not a good move and that organisational action would be taken against Abu Daud Pradhan following an investigation for breaching party discipline.

The United Kingdom (UK) has congratulated BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman and his party -  the Bangladesh Nationalist Party - on  their victory in Bangladesh's 13th Jatiya Sangshad  election. The UK also greeted the people of Bangladesh as the country enters a new chapter. "We look forward to working together on our shared priorities: economic growth, migration, climate and security," said the British High Commission in Dhaka on Friday in a message through its verified X handle. Bhutan PM congratulates Tarique Rahman on BNP’s landslide victory

BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed on Friday hoped that the newly formed Jatiya Sangsad would be the most productive law-making house since the country’s independence and take steps to amend the Constitution. He also sought cooperation from people from all walks of life to build the country into a talent-based, technology-driven and knowledge-based state in line with the aspirations of the common people, martyrs and the younger generation. Salahuddin made the remarks while responding to questions from journalists in front of the party chairperson’s office in Gulshan in the afternoon. The BNP leader said the much-awaited national election was held peacefully and in a fair and impartial manner, meeting the expectations of the international community. He said the foundation of a strong democracy had been laid and that the process would continue. Salahuddin said democratic reforms of all state institutions and the desired constitutional reforms would be carried out, as outlined in the party’s 31-point manifesto, on the basis of which the election manifesto was prepared. Mirza Abbas says ‘vote engineering’ failed to override people’s mandate He said the July National Charter had already been signed, marking a political agreement. “This is a document of political consensus. It will be followed to the letter." Salahuddin Ahmed elected in the 13th national election obtaining 222,019 votes, while his nearest Jamaat contestant Abdullah Al Faruk bagged 129,728 votes and Islami Andolan contender Sarwar Alam Kutubi gained 4,528 votes.

After a landslide victory with over a  two-thirds of parliamentary seats, the International Crisis Group on Friday said BNP will need to announce a strong cabinet and hit the ground running if it is to deliver on its ambitious election promises and meet the aspirations of the people of Bangladesh. "The BNP administration that is expected to take office in the coming days faces a number of daunting challenges, including boosting the economy, ensuring security and continuing the reform process," said Thomas Kean, Crisis Group’s Senior Consultant on Myanmar and Bangladesh. Given the importance of this election in restoring faith in the democratic process among Bangladeshis, he said, it is also vital that any allegations of irregularities are taken seriously and the Election Commission handles them in a transparent manner in line with the law. The International Crisis Group is an independent organisation working to prevent wars and shape policies that will build a more peaceful world. Kean said Bangladesh’s first 'credible election' in 17 years has been completed smoothly, with only isolated reports of violence or irregularities. The vote marks an important step towards the restoration of genuine democracy in Bangladesh, he said. The participating political parties, the interim government, the Election Commission and security agencies, not to mention the people of Bangladesh, deserve credit for their contributions to ensuring a safe and credible vote, Kean said. The atmosphere was largely 'festive, with voters appearing optimistic' that the election would lead to lasting change in Bangladesh. "The turnout and strong support for a yes vote in the concurrent referendum on the July Charter – a series of reforms negotiated by all participating parties over the last year – reflect the credibility of both the election and reform process in the eyes of most Bangladeshis," Kean said. The country’s largest islamist party, Jamaat-e-Islami, has recorded its best ever performance, he said. Together with some leaders of the student-led National Citizen Party who have also secured parliamentary seats, it now has the numbers to form a strong opposition capable of holding the government accountable, Kean said.

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secured 209 parliamentary seats, while Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami won 68, as the Election Commission disclosed the statistics of the unofficial election result of 297 constituencies on Friday afternoon. Besides, National Citizen Party-NCP settled victory in six constituencies, independent candidates in seven constituencies, Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish in two, Islami Andolan Bangladesh in one, Bangladesh Jatiya Party-BJP (led by Andaleeve Rahman Partho) in one, Ganaodhikar Parishad in one, Ganasamhati Andolan in one and Khelafat Majlish in one parliamentary seat. 59.44 percent votes cast in national election:EC EC Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed revealed the statistics at a press briefing in the city’s Nirbachan Bhaban. He said the average voter turnout is 59.44 percent (297 constituencies) in the parliamentary election, while the average voter turnout is 60.26 percent (299 constituencies) in the referendum, The EC Secretary said the unofficial result of Chattogram-2 and 4 constituencies has been kept pending (following the court’s decision). The elections to Sherpur-3 was earlier cancelled following the death of a Jamaat candidate. About the referendum, he said 4,80,74,429 voters (68.05 percent of total casting votes) voted for ‘Yes’ option in the referendum ballots, while 2,25,65,627 voters (31.95 percent) for ‘No’ option to decide the fate of the implementation of the July National Charter (Constitutional Reform) Order 2025. All eyes on Tarique Rahman as BNP set to form government

A new chapter is set to unfold in Bangladesh politics, as BNP is poised to form a government after securing a two-thirds majority in the national election, held largely in a peaceful atmosphere following years of uncontested polls. The party’s media unit said on X Friday that BNP has secured enough parliamentary seats to govern independently. Although the Election Commission is yet to release the final tally, unofficial results show that BNP has crossed the 151-seat mark required for a majority in Parliament. This outcome marks a remarkable comeback for BNP and its leader Tarique Rahman, positioning him to potentially become Bangladesh’s next prime minister. Just two years ago, Tarique was living in self-imposed exile in London while many BNP members and supporters faced imprisonment under Sheikh Hasina’s regime. Meanwhile, BNP has extended heartfelt congratulations to the people of the country after the decisive election victory. The party has announced that Friday prayers will be offered in mosques in the country after Jum'a seeking eternal peace of late Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, and for the well-being of the nation, according to the party’s media cell. The party said that no rallies or public meetings will be held to celebrate the victory. BNP has urged its leaders, activists and the general people at all levels along with members of its affiliated parties, to participate in the nationwide prayers at mosques. Besides, it called upon the people of all faiths to offer prayers at temples, churches, pagodas, and other places of worship for the prosperity and welfare of the nation. The United States has congratulated the people of Bangladesh for holding a successful national election. In a Facebook post, the US embassy in Dhaka extended greetings to Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its leader Tarique Rahman on ‘historic victory’. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday conveyed his warm congratulations to Tarique Rahman on leading BNP to a decisive victory in the Parliamentary elections in Bangladesh. “This victory shows the trust of the people of Bangladesh in your leadership,” Modi said in a message. India will continue to stand in support of a democratic, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh, he said. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has also congratulated Tarique Rahman on "leading the BNP to a resounding victory" in the elections. "I look forward to working closely with the new Bangladesh leadership to further strengthen our historic, brotherly multifaceted bilateral relations and advance our shared goals of peace, stability, and development in South Asia and beyond," he wrote on X. Millions of voters cast their ballots in a festive atmosphere across the country with long queues seen at most polling centres from early morning. Voting began at 7:30am and continued until 4:30pm, followed by counting. The Election Commission Secretariat said around 9 pm that voter turnout averaged 59.44 percent. Voting in 42,651 centres across 299 constituencies concluded largely peacefully, with only isolated incidents of scuffles and tension reported. With the election win of BNP, Bangladesh is set to have a male prime minister for the first time in 35 years. The last male Prime Minister was Kazi Zafar Ahmed, who assumed office in 1988 during the rule of Hussain Muhammad Ershad. Since his departure in 1990, the country’s top executive office had alternated between Khaleda Zia and Sheikh Hasina. Tarique Rahman returned to Bangladesh from London last in December after nearly two decades abroad, responding to what many described as a growing demand for new leadership. The enthusiasm surrounding his return appears to have culminated in the February- 12 election results. Throughout the campaign, Tarique laid emphasis on youth empowerment, women’s advancement and farmers’ welfare. In a country where women make up nearly half the population and thousands of young graduates enter the job market every year, he repeatedly underscored the need to harness youth potential to build a “new Bangladesh.”

BNP senior leader Nazrul Islam Khan on Friday said that those raising allegations over Thursday’s  parliamentary elections must provide evidence to support their claims. Talking to journalists at the Election Commission, Nazrul Islam responded to allegations made by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami regarding alleged vote rigging and warnings of protests. “They may feel hurt and express themselves, but if anyone makes allegations against someone, it is their responsibility to prove them,” he said, adding that no allegations had been made directly against his party. Nazrul Islam, who serves as chairman of the BNP’s Election Steering Committee, said the party was observing victories in more than two-thirds of the constituencies. He said this indicated that the electorate had given BNP the mandate to govern for the next five years. Nazrul described the day as “a significant one in Bangladesh’s history” and said voters had once again entrusted the party with governing responsibilities. He also expressed gratitude to supporters and thanked the electorate. When asked about the possibility of forming a national government, Nazrul said there had been no discussions on the matter. He clarified that his visit to the Election Commission was not an official party briefing, adding that BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman would later deliver a formal statement on behalf of the party. Nazrul Islam said BNP’s coalition partners had also secured victories, which he said reflected public confidence in the alliance’s leadership and future plans. Comparing the latest election with previous polls, he said that earlier elections had seen significant loss of life, whereas this time there had been no reported casualties, describing it as an important development. He, however, acknowledged that voter turnout had not reached expected levels and expressed hope that participation would increase in future elections. Nazrul Islam thanked media organisations for their coverage, saying it had helped voters understand BNP’s plans and contributed to the electoral outcome.

A total of 47 BNP-led alliance candidates and 20 Jamaat-led coalition contestants have been elected in 71 constituencies, according to results announced by the Election Commission till 8:40am on Friday. The EC also said one candidate each from Gono Odhikar Parishad, Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish and  an independent candidate secured victory in the constituencies where results were declared. Voting in the national election and the referendum was held simultaneously in 299 out of 300 constituencies on Thursday in a festive and largely peaceful atmosphere. EC's official announcements see BNP take lead in 15 seats, Jamaat in 4 BNP candidates have secured victories in a majority of the announced constituencies while Jamaat-e-Islami and a few other parties also won several seats in different parts of the country. BNP’s Salahuddin Ahmed secured a commanding victory in Cox’s Bazar-1 with 222,019 votes defeating Jamaat’s Abdullah Al Faruk. In Bandarban, BNP candidate Saching Pru won with 141,455 votes, defeating NCP candidate Abu Sayed Md Sujauddin. In Panchagarh-1, BNP candidate Muhammad Naushad Jamir won with 176,169 votes, defeating NCP candidate Sarjis Alam who secured 168,049 votes. In Panchagarh-2, BNP’s Farhad Hossain Azad bagged 174,650 votes outpacing Jamaat candidate Shafiul Alam who received 128,862 votes. Jamaat candidate Abdul Montakim won Nilphamari-4 with 126,222 votes against BNP’s Abdul Gafur Sarkar who got 82,086. In Joypurhat-1, Jamaat’s Fazlur Rahman Sayeed secured 165,192 votes while BNP’s Masud Rana Prodhan polled 155,309. BNP, however, clinched Joypurhat-2 as Abdul Bari received 158,065 votes compared to Jamaat’s SM Rashedul Alam with 92,517. BNP on cusp of historic win: 'Celebrate with prayers, not processions,' says Tarique BNP swept all seven seats in Bogura. In Bogura-1, Kazi Rafiqul Islam secured 171,440 votes, while in Bogura-2 Mir Shahe Alam got 145,024. Abdul Muhith Talukder won Bogura-3 with 127,406 votes, Mossarraf Hossain secured Bogura-4 with 155,339, Golam Mohammad Siraj bagged 248,841 in Bogura-5, Tarique Rahman received 216,284 in Bogura-6 and Morshed Milton won Bogura-7 with 264,212 votes. Jamaat candidates finished runners-up in all these seats. Jamaat won all three seats in Chapainawabganj. Keramat Ali won Chapainawabganj-1 with 206,893 votes, Mizanur Rahman secured Chapainawabganj-2 with 171,227 and Nurul Islam clinched Chapainawabganj-3 with 189,640 votes. In Naogaon, BNP won four of six seats. Mostafizur Rahman won Naogaon-1 with 173,864 votes, Fazle Huda secured Naogaon-3 with 166,889, Ekramul Bari Tipu won Naogaon-4 with 133,924, Jahidul Islam Dhalu clinched Naogaon-5 with 129,385 and Sheikh Md Rezaul Islam won Naogaon-6 with 108,866. Jamaat’s Enamul Haque won Naogaon-2 with 141,526 votes. The other winning and defeating candidates are(with the number of votes they secured) : Rajshahi-2: BNP candidate Mizanur Rahman Minu (128,546) and Jamaat candidate Mohammad Jahangir (100,370) Rajshahi-3: BNP candidate Shafikul Haque Milon (176,318) and Jamaat candidate Abul Kalam Azad (137,927) Rajshahi-4: Jamaat candidate Abdul Bari Sardar (115,226) and BNP candidate DMD Ziaur Rahman (109,461) Rajshahi-5: BNP candidate Nazrul Islam (153,425) and Jamaat candidate Monjur Rahman (73,445) Rajshahi-6: BNP candidate Abu Sayeed Chad (148,672) and Jamaat candidate Nazmul Haque (92,965) Natore-1: BNP candidate Farzana Sharmin (102,726) and Jamaat candidate Abul Kalam Azad (90,568) Natore-2: BNP candidate Ruhul Kuddus Talukder Dulu (162,841) and Jamaat candidate Yunus Ali (130,066) Natore-3: BNP candidate Anwarul Islam (119,768) and independent candidate Daudar Mahmud (66,492)  Sirajganj-2: BNP candidate Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku (177,578) and Jamaat candidate Jahidul Islam (138,797) Sirajganj-3: BNP candidate Aynul Haque (174,430) and Bangladesh Khelataf Majlish candidate Abdur Rauf Sarkar (116,802) Sirajganj-4: Jamaat candidate Rafiqul Islam Khan (161,872) and BNP candidate Akbar Ali (161,278) Sirajganj-5: BNP candidate Amirul Islam Khan (134,989) and Jamaat candidate Ali Alam (106,805) Sirajganj-6: BNP candidate MA Muhith (171,508) and NCP candidate SM Saif Mustafiz (103,884)  Pabna-1: Jamaat candidate Nazibur Rahman (129,974) and BNP candidate Shamsur Rahman (104,245) Pabna-2: BNP candidate AKM Selim Reza Habib (215,406) and Jamaat Candidate Hesab Uddin (77,242)  Pabna-3: Jamaat candidate Ali Asgar (147,475) and BNP candidate Hasan Jafir Tuhin (144,206) Pabna-4: Jamaat candidate Abu Taleb Mondal (137,675) and BNP candidate Habibur Rahman(133,874 ) Pabna-5: BNP candidate Samsur Rahman Shimul Biswas (181,925) and Jamaat Candidate Iqbal Hossain (164,994) Meherpur-1: Jamaat candidate Tajuddin Khan (123,271) and BNP candidate Masud Arun (105,441) Meherpur-2: Jamaat candidate Nazmul Huda (96,306) and BNP candidate Amzad Hossain(85,988 ) Kushtia-4: Jamaat candidate Afzal Hossain (148,201) and BNP candidate Syed Mehedi Ahmed Rumi (139,603 ) Jashore-4: Jamaat candidate Golam Rasul (176,912) and BNP candidate Matiyar Rahman Farazi(131,917 ) Jashore-6: Jamaat candidate Mokhtar Ali (92,234) and BNP candidate Abul Hossain Azad (80,141) Magura-2: BNP candidate Nitai Ray Chowdhury (147,896) and Jamaat candidate Mostarsher Billah (117,018) Narail-2: Jamaat candidate Ataur Rahman (118,142), Independent Candidate Monirul Islam (78,457) and BNP candidate AZM Fariduzzaman (45,463) Patuakhali-1: BNP candidate Altaf Hossain Chowdhury (152,087) and Islami Andolan candidate Firoz Alam (58,161) Patuakhali-2: Jamaat candidate Shafiqul Islam Masud (100,750) and BNP candidate Shahidul Alam Talukder (72,676) Patuakhali-3: Ganaodhikar Parishad candidate Nurul Haque Nur (97,323) and Independent candidate Hasan Al Mamun (81,361) Patuakhali-4: BNP candidate ABM Mosharraf Hossain (124,013) and Islami Andolan candidate Mostafizur Rahman (70,127) Tangail-7: BNP candidate Abul Kalam Azad Siddiqui (141,253) and Jamaat candidate Abdullah Ebne Abul Hossain (71,040) Tangail-8: BNP candidate Ahmed Azam Khan (1,14,217), Independent candidate Salauddin Alamgir (77,130) and Jamaat Candidate Shafiqul Alam (55,709) Sherpur-2: BNP candidate Fahim Chowdhury (118,472) and Jamaat candidate Golam Kibria (108,335) Tarique Rahman wins both Dhaka-17, Bogura-6 seats