Staff Reporter:
Calling the election outcome a victory for democracy and Bangladesh, BNP Central Election Steering Committee Spokesperson Mahdi Amin on Friday said the results reflect the aspirations of the country’s people.
“This is not just a victory for BNP. It is a victory for democracy. It is a victory for Bangladesh,” he said while talking to reporters in front of the BNP Chairman’s Gulshan office.
Mahdi said they are very confident the democratic transition through the election will ensure a free land again where every citizen’s rights and freedoms will be protected.
“BNP is the largest and most popular political party in Bangladesh. The emotions, hopes and feelings of the people are closely connected with this party,” he said.
Mahdi also said BNP is a party of the masses that believes in empowering the grassroots and upholds Bangladesh’s independence, sovereignty and nationalism.
“The extraordinary love and support people have shown towards this party have been reflected in this election, where we have witnessed an irresistible, overwhelming and decisive victory,” Mahdi added.
The BNP leader said their party firmly believes that the strong public confidence and support received by BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman will be translated into responsible leadership.
“We believe the trust, and love that people have shown to our leader, Tarique Rahman—as a prime minister on the future, will ensure the rights and freedoms of every citizen and restore people’s ownership (of the country),” he said.
Mahdi also said the next BNP-led government will work to establish a transparent, accountable and people-friendly administration.
He said the new government will stand on what he termed a long democratic struggle marked by sacrifices, including enforced disappearances, killings and cases against party activists.
“So, Insha’Allah, our leader will fulfill the expectations of the mothers of the martyrs. In the coming Bangladesh, he will change the fate of every person and solve their problems. We believe our leader will ensure the country’s independence, sovereignty and democracy remain intact,” Mahdi observed.
He also hoped that the future BNP government will work to establish an accountable, transparent and pro-people administration.
Replying to a question, Mahdi said the election has marked the completion of a long-awaited democratic transition through free, fair and credible polls.
He also expressed gratitude to global leaders who sent congratulatory messages following the election results. “This is a gracious gesture. Our leader will respond to them in due course.”
Mahdi said their party remains committed to ensuring inclusive development, protection of human rights, the rule of law and freedom of expression as part of its broader vision for the country’s future.
According to the unofficial results of Thursday’s 13th National Parliamentary Election, BNP won 209 out of 299 seats.
Jamaat-e-Islami, which emerged as a significant force following the July uprising, secured 68 seats.
The Election Commission is expected to publish the official results after completing all formal procedures.
