Election Commission succeeded in delivering credible election, he says

Approximately 400 international observers, 200 foreign journalists monitor polls

Margin of victory stands at 97,819 votes

Tarique unofficially won from Dhaka-17 and Bogura-6, he says

BNP chairman secures 216,284 votes

While all our expectations from this pivotal moment may not have been fulfilled, we have, nevertheless, obtained a roadmap for moving forward. Bangladesh is soon going to have a parliament with members elected through a largely credible competition.

Across the country, we noted a large turnout of the youngest of young and the frailest of elderly voters.

Office of the returning officer has published preliminary results

Independent candidate congratulates BNP alliance’s pick on social media

Jamaat trailing in four of these

Nasir gets 74,289 votes from 88 out of 111 centres

Secures decisive victory over Jamaat-backed candidate across three upazilas

In only one constituency, the Jamaat candidate is ahead by a narrow margin

Results from 45 out of 151 polling centres have been disclosed

BNP candidate Manjur Elahi (paddy sheaf symbol) is leading with 29,497 votes

Sheikh Manjurul Haque leads with a big margin

Secures 171,598 votes

All candidates must honour the election result with grace and dignity.

Habiba Begum slapped while greeting voters by former ward BNP leader

Requests all concerned to organise special prayers in mosques tomorrow