ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended warm congratulations to Tarique Rahman following his party’s sweeping victory in Bangladesh’s parliamentary elections.
On behalf of the people and government of Pakistan, the prime minister also felicitated the citizens of Bangladesh for the peaceful and successful conduct of the polls. He expressed Islamabad’s desire to work closely with the incoming leadership to further strengthen bilateral cooperation.
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Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan looks forward to enhancing historic, brotherly and multifaceted ties with Bangladesh to advance shared goals of peace, stability and development in South Asia and beyond.
I extend my warmest felicitations to Mr. Tarique Rahman on leading the BNP to a resounding victory in the Parliamentary elections in Bangladesh. I also congratulate the people of Bangladesh on the successful conduct of the elections.
I look forward to working closely with the…
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) February 13, 2026
According to unofficial results, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) alliance has secured a commanding majority, winning 212 out of 300 seats in parliament. The Jamaat-e-Islami alliance captured 70 seats, while the National Citizen Party managed to secure five seats so far.
Vote counting remains underway, with turnout reported at over 60 percent, significantly higher than in the previous election. Alongside the parliamentary vote, a national referendum on constitutional reforms drew substantial public participation, with around 67 percent of voters backing proposed changes reflecting demands championed by younger generations.
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The proposed reforms include term limits for prime ministers, enhanced judicial independence, greater women’s representation and provisions for neutral interim governments during election periods.
Meanwhile, the Jamaat-e-Islami alliance has accepted the outcome of the election and emphasised the need to move forward in a positive and constructive manner, signalling prospects for political stability in the country after months of turbulence.