Bangladesh’s largest Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami said Saturday it had accepted the “overall outcome” of the election won by the rival nationalist party, despite earlier having alleged problems with the vote count.
Jamaat chief Shafiqur Rahman, 67, had said on Friday (February 13, 2026) he would “seek redress” from the commission, with his party alleging “inconsistencies and fabrications”.
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“In any genuine democratic journey, the true test of leadership is not only how we campaign, but how we respond to the verdict of the people,” Mr. Rahman said in a statement.
“We recognise the overall outcome, and we respect the rule of law,” he added.
— AFP
