Updated On: 13 February, 2026 01:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The BNP-led alliance has won 210 seats in the 13th parliamentary polls, paving the way for the formation of a new government under Tarique Rahman’s leadership. Local media, citing party sources, said Tarique Rahman is set to become PM

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman leaves his residence in Dhaka on Friday. PIC/AFP
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Tarique Rahman for leading the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) to a decisive victory in Bangladesh’s parliamentary elections.
Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, “I convey my warm congratulations to Mr. 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.”