NCP Spokesperson and Chairman of its Central Election Management Committee Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan today spoke at an emergency press conference at the party’s central office. Photo: BSS

DHAKA, Feb 13, 2026 (BSS)- National Citizen Party (NCP) Spokesperson and Chairman of its Central Election Management Committee Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan today said the party would extend cooperation to any government formed through a fully free and fair election.

“We want to clearly state that whoever comes to power through a fair election, the NCP, out of respect for democracy, will assist in running the government and the state. However, it must be one hundred percent fair,” he told in an emergency press conference at the party’s central office today.

The NCP leader sought clarification for delaying the announcement of result in certain constituencies despite completion of counting at the polling centres, which, he said, raised questions among party leaders and activists.  

He also alleged that in some centres, recounting was conducted following objections from rival polling agents.

He called on the Election Commission to thoroughly investigate the issues before finalizing results in those seats. 

“Until these issues are properly examined and clear explanations are given, the results of those constituencies should not be officially declared,” he said.
The NCP spokesperson further said that in several constituencies, margins of victory or defeat ranged from a few hundred to a few thousand votes, making a need of recounting the votes. 

“If centre-wise results, returning officer declarations and media reports do not match, it naturally creates doubt regarding neutrality in vote counting,” he said.

He urged the Election Commission to investigate where necessary, conduct recounts and issue clear statements to remove any confusion.