The unofficial results of 296 out of 299 seats in the 13th National Parliament election have been declared so far. The results available till 9:30 am on Friday showed the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its alliance winning 213 seats, ensuring a clear majority to form the government. Party sources said that BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman will lead the new government.
According to the results announced by the returning officers, the 11-party alliance led by ** Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami ** won 74 seats. Other parties and independent candidates won 9 seats.
BNP said it has decided not to hold a victory procession. Instead, thanksgiving and special prayers will be organized across the country after Friday prayers today.
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