BNP heads for landslide victory in Bangladesh election
Summary
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is heading for a landslide victory in Bangladesh's 13th parliamentary election, securing 151 seats and crossing the parliamentary majority threshold amid a pivotal political transition.
Key Points
- The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is heading for a decisive victory with 151 seats in the 13th national parliamentary election.
- The Islamist Jamaat-e-Islami is projected to become the main opposition with 43 seats.
- The election followed the July 2024 uprising that ended former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule.
- Voter turnout was reported at 47.91% with largely peaceful and organized polling across most centers.
