AL gets 223 seats, independent candidates 61, JP 11 out of 299 seats

The Election Commission on Monday confirmed that the ruling Awami League has won 223 out of 299 seats in Bangladesh’s 12th general election held on Sunday.

The result showed that independent candidates won 61 seats while Jatiya Party bagged 11 seats and other AL allies got two seats.

After AL, independent candidates were the most successful in the January 7 election, winning 61 seats.

EC is yet to announce the result of the remaining constituencies.

Election in one seat was suspended before the election due to the death of a candidate.