Pakistan Leadership Felicitates Tarique Rahman on BNP’s Landslide Election Win. -

In a landmark diplomatic gesture, Pakistan’s top leadership has extended warm congratulations to Tarique Rahman and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) following their landslide victory in the February 12, 2026, general elections. This historic win positions Tarique Rahman to become Bangladesh’s first male Prime Minister in 35 to 36 years, ending a long era of female leadership.

Key Highlights of the Victory

Landslide Mandate: The BNP and its allies secured a commanding two-thirds majority, winning at least 212 out of 299 seats. This result far exceeds the 151-seat threshold required to form a government.
Official Recognition: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif lauded the “decisive” outcome and the largely peaceful conduct of the polls. PM Sharif personally telephoned Rahman to affirm Pakistan’s support for the democratic aspirations of the Bangladeshi people.
Regional Ties: The Pakistani leadership expressed optimism that this mandate will strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, defense, and culture while revitalizing regional forums like SAARC.
Historical Shift: Tarique Rahman’s projected inauguration on February 16, 2026, will mark the return of male premiership for the first time since 1990-1991, following decades of alternating rule between Khaleda Zia and Sheikh Hasina.
Global Response: Leaders from around the world, including Indian PM Narendra Modi, have welcomed the results, signaling a new era of governance for the nation of 175 million.