The Bangladesh National Party has reportedly secured over 200 seats in the 300-member parliament
The Bangladesh National Party (BNP) is heading for a landslide win in the general election, according to media projections.
This is the first election after an uprising in 2024 that ousted the regime of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
A referendum proposing electoral and judicial reforms, including a two-term limit for prime ministers, also received a simple majority, according to reports. The final results are yet to be announced.
The BNP, led by Tarique Rahman, has claimed victory. Voting took place for 299 of the 300 seats. A further 50 seats are reserved for women to be named by the parties.
🗳BNP Wins Landslide In Bangladesh Election – Local Media The party secured 209 seats and a two-thirds majority in the 300-member Jatiya Sangsad, local media reports. “Despite winning the national parliamentary election by a large margin of votes, no celebratory procession or… pic.twitter.com/B0bDn0kkHu
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There are 127.7 million registered voters in Bangladesh; 56 million – around 44% of the electorate – are aged 18 to 37. Nearly 5 million are heading to the polls for the first time.
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