The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), which secured a landslide victory in the General Election, on Friday reiterated its firm stance on seeking the extradition of ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India to face trial.“The foreign minister has already persuaded the case for her extradition, and we also support it,” Senior BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed said.“We always press for her extradition according to the law. This is between the foreign ministries of the two countries. We also asked the government of India to please send her back to face trial in Bangladesh,” he added.Ahmed emphasised that Bangladesh seeks normal relations with all neighbours, including India, but only on equal terms. “We need a friendly relationship based on mutual respect, equality with all the countries, including India,” he said.His comments came soon after the BNP’s sweeping victory in the general elections held on Thursday. This is the first election since the mass uprising in August 2024 that forced Hasina to flee to India. —PTIBNP heading towards victory; India, US congratulate RahmanFebruary 13, 2026 6:04 pmThe Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) was Friday cruising towards a sweeping victory in the landmark parliamentary polls in the country and is all set to return to power after a gap of two decades. The elections assumed significance it was held after a period of tumultuous political vacuum, instability and fragile security situation including widespread attacks on minorities after the student-led protests brought down the 15-year rule of Sheikh Hasina in August last year. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Rahman and congratulated him on BNP’s spectacular victory. The US Embassy in Dhaka congratulated the people of Bangladesh in advance on what it described as a successful national election, extending special recognition to BNP and Rahman for their “historic victory.”Two BNP candidates win, but await court hearingFebruary 13, 2026 1:58 pmTwo BNP candidates, Sarwar Alamgir from Chittagong-2 and Aslam Chowdhury from Chittagong-4, who have won unofficially will not be announced as winners till their appeal in a loan case in court is resolved, according to BBC Bangla.Mamata Banerjee congratulates Tarique RahmanFebruary 13, 2026 1:44 pmWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday congratulated BNP leader Tarique Rahman on leading the party to a victory in Bangladesh’s parliamentary elections.My hearty congratulations, shubhonandan, to all my brothers and sisters, all the people, in Bangladesh. My advance Ramazan mubarak to all of them.For this great victory, my congratulations to my Tarique-Bhai, his party, and all the parties. Pray, you all be well and happy.…— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) https://twitter.com/MamataOfficial/status/2022204135572222151?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>February 13, 2026US Embassy in Dhaka congratulates RahmanFebruary 13, 2026 1:41 pmThe US Embassy in Dhaka has congratulated the people of Bangladesh in advance on what it described as a successful national election, extending special recognition to BNP and Rahman for their “historic victory.” “Congratulations to the people of Bangladesh on a successful election and to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and Tarique Rahman on your historic victory. The United States looks forward to working with you to realise shared goals of prosperity and security for both our countries,” the post read. PTITally as of 11.30 amFebruary 13, 2026 12:43 pmThe BNP and its allies have secured victories in 197 seats, while the Jamaat-e-Islami and its allies have won in 66 constituences, according to The Daily Star. Counting of votes has been completed in 270 constituencies, while it is underway in 29 seats.Rahman set to become 1st male PM in 35 yearsFebruary 13, 2026 12:38 pmThe BNP had earlier announced that if it wins the election, then its chairman and former premier Khaleda Zia’s son, Tarique Rahman, would be the next prime minister of Bangladesh. If the party wins, Rahman will be Bangladesh’s first male prime minister in 35 years. “We are confident of forming the government by winning more than two-thirds of seats,” BNP’s central election steering committee spokesman Mahdi Amin told a media briefing in the early hours of Friday. Rahman, who returned to Bangladesh in December last year after over 17 years in self-exile, asked party leaders and activists to offer special prayers across the country after mid-day ‘Juma’ prayers instead of holding victory rallies. PTIBNP thanks India for recognising Bangladesh election verdict, hopes for stronger bilateral tiesFebruary 13, 2026 12:22 pmThe BNP on Friday thanked India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for recognising the verdict of Bangladesh’s general elections and hoped that the relations between the two countries will be strengthened under the new government. Speaking to PTI videos, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP) standing committee member and chief coordinator for the 2026 election Nazrul Islam Khan said the party appreciated Modi’s recognition of the people’s verdict. “We thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi for congratulating our leader, Tarique Rahman. It is great that a democratic country is supposed to recognise the verdict of the people, and Mr Narendra Modi has done this. We thank him,” he said. Read more: https://www.Jattvibe.com/news/india/bnp-thanks-india-for-recognising-bangladesh-election-verdict-hopes-for-stronger-bilateral-ties/Pakistan’s top leadership congratulates BNP on Bangladesh polls victoryFebruary 13, 2026 11:32 amPakistan’s top political leadership on Friday congratulated the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its leader, Tarique Rahman, on securing a landslide majority in the parliamentary elections. BNP claimed victory in the crucial national election held after the 2024 youth-led uprising that resulted in the fall of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League government. PTIPM Modi congratulates BNP’s Tarique Rahman, says ‘India will support democratic, inclusive Bangladesh’February 13, 2026 9:54 amPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday warmly greeted Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rahman on his “decisive victory” in Bangladesh’s parliamentary elections and said he looked forward to working with him to advance common development goals. “I convey my warm congratulations to Mr. Tarique Rahman on leading BNP to a decisive victory in the Parliamentary elections in Bangladesh,” Modi said in a post on X. Modi said Rahman’s victory showed the trust of the people of Bangladesh in his leadership. Read more: https://www.Jattvibe.com/news/india/pm-modi-congratulates-bnps-tarique-rahman-says-india-will-support-democratic-inclusive-bangladesh/’Set to form government’, says BNP as projected results show Rahman’s winFebruary 13, 2026 8:48 amThe Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Friday said that it is set to form the government as vote counting is underway for the 13th parliamentary elections in the country. In a post on X, the BNP Media cell said in the early hours of Friday, “The Bangladesh Nationalist Party-BNP is set to form the government after winning the majority of seats.” ANIProjected results show BNP winning in 151 constituenciesFebruary 13, 2026 8:15 amAs the vote counting process is underway, the projected voting results show the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leading in 151 constituencies in the country’s 13th parliamentary elections, as reported by the Dhaka Tribune. According to the Dhaka Tribune, early morning vote counting showed BNP winning 151 constituencies so far. It further mentioned that the initial trends indicated Jamaat-e-Islami would emerge as the main opposition, securing 43 seats. ANI