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Bangladesh Nationalist party secures victory in first election since Sheikh Hasina’s ousting

The Bangladesh Nationalist party (BNP) has won a landslide majority in the country’s first election since an uprising ended the 15-year rule of Sheikh Hasina in 2024. Results from the election commission confirmed that the BNP alliance had secured 212 of the 297 parliamentary seats announced so far. The Islamist…

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'Deception and farce': Sheikh Hasina rejects Bangladesh poll results, calls it 'disgraceful chapter'

Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, living in exile, has branded the recent February 12 polls a 'pre-planned election of deception and farce.' She alleges widespread manipulation and unrealistic turnout figures. Meanwhile, her rival Khaleda Zia's party, the BNP, secured a significant victory, prompting calls for Hasina's extradition from India to…

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Bulletin world briefing: Families of Swiss bar fire victims furious and Bangladesh elects new PM

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. Australian opposition leader quits and ‘steps away completely from public life’ Furious families of Swiss fire victims confront bar’s owners outside court Bangladesh has new PM as nationalists claims landslide victory Nasa launches astronauts aboard SpaceX craft to…

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India's Sheikh Hasina dilemma: Resurgent BNP seems set to press extradition demand - what are New Delhi's options?

As Bangladesh's new government, led by the BNP, takes charge of country's affair, it has called on India for the extradition of ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who is in New Delhi. This demand presents a significant diplomatic challenge for India. Dhaka says, it seeks a relationship based on…

The Times of India

Who is Shaun King? ‘Fraud’ Black Lives Matter activist trolled for supporting Jamaat-e-Islami in Bangladesh elections

US activist Shaun King is facing renewed criticism. He publicly supported Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami in the recent election. This move has reignited debates about his credibility. Critics question his understanding of complex political movements. His past controversies regarding fundraising and factual accuracy have resurfaced. The endorsement of Jamaat-e-Islami, an Islamist party,…

The Times of India

Bangladesh Votes for Change: July National Charter Adopted in Historic Referendum

Bangladesh delivered a sweeping mandate for reform on Thursday as voters backed Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in the general elections and overwhelmingly endorsed the July National Charter in a national referendum held alongside the polls.

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PM Modi Speaks to Tarique Rahman After BNP’s Victory, Reaffirms India’s Commitment to Peace

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rahman on his party’s victory in Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliament elections, reaffirming India’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties.

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As BNP sweeps Bangladesh election, what lies next for Muhammad Yunus?

Bangladesh's Nationalist Party has secured a decisive victory, paving the way for Tarique Rahman as prime minister. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, who led the interim government after a 2024 uprising, is expected to step down. His tenure focused on restoring order and implementing reforms, but the incoming government will face…

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Why Bangladesh's student-led NCP failed to replicate Assam's AGP moment of 1985

Bangladesh's National Citizen's Party, born from a student uprising that ousted Sheikh Hasina, failed to translate its momentum into electoral success, securing only 5 seats. Internal divisions and a controversial alliance with Jamaat-e-Islami alienated voters, leading many to the BNP. The NCP now faces the challenge of electoral politics after…

The Times of India

Tarique Rahman spent 17 years in exile. He is now poised to lead Bangladesh

Tarique Rahman is poised to lead Bangladesh after his Bangladesh Nationalist Party scored an election victory

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Explained: What is Bangladesh’s ‘July Charter’ referendum and what it proposes

The 13th general elections in Bangladesh were different in several ways. They were held after a deadly uprising in 2024 that dismantled the old political order, and did not feature the country’s electoral giants — Sheikh Hasina or Khaleda Zia.

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Who will be Bangladesh’s next PM? Tarique Rahman, once-exiled scion, set to take charge

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) claims victory in the nation's first parliamentary election since the 2024 uprising, though final results are pending. The election follows a student-led revolt that ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. BNP leader Tarique Rahman, son of former President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia,…

The Times of India

‘Invisible’ children born in the brothels of Bangladesh finally get birth certificates

Destined to a perilous life with no right to an education or to vote, state recognition ‘gives them hope’, campaigners say

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Bangladesh nationalists claim landslide victory in first election since Gen Z uprising

Tarique Rahman, the son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia, is expected to be sworn in as prime minister on 17 February

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BNP set to return to power after 20 years; Jamaat’s bid falls short — Bangladesh election highlights

Bangladesh's Nationalist Party appears poised for a landslide victory in the recent parliamentary elections, with preliminary results showing a commanding lead. Party chief Tarique Rahman is expected to become the next Prime Minister. However, the main opposition, the Awami League, has denounced the polls as a 'well-planned farce' and alleged…

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Bangladesh Nationalist Party claims victory in country’s first election since 2024 uprising

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party claims it won the country’s first election since the 2024 uprising, positioning itself to form the next government and potentially reshape Bangladesh’s political landscape after years of intense rivalry and disputed polls

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Bangladesh election: BNP wins historic first vote since overthrow of Hasina

Voting was largely peaceful in an election seen as a test of Bangladesh’s democracy after years of political turmoil

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Bangladesh: Hindu tea garden worker found bound, murdered

DHAKA: The bloodied body of a young Hindu tea garden worker - his hands and legs tied with ropes - was found in Kamalganj upazila in northeast Bangladesh on Wednesday, a day before polling.

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Bangladesh elections: Khaleda Zia's BNP heads for big win, Jamaat lags

BNP is poised to win Bangladesh's national election, securing a significant lead over Jamaat-e-Islami. The poll, held after the 2024 'July Uprising' ousted PM Sheikh Hasina, saw a low turnout of 47%. Tarique Rahman is expected to become the next Prime Minister.

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Bangladeshi migrant avoids deportation from UK over 20-year jail sentence imposed under Sheikh Hasina’s regime in Dhaka

A Bangladeshi migrant has won the right to remain in Britain after a court ruled that he cannot be deported because he would face a 20-year prison sentence on explosives charges if he returned home.

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Voting in Bangladesh’s historic election concludes with women all asking the same question – where are all the female candidates?

IN FOCUS: Alisha Rahaman Sarkar reports on Bangladesh’s election, with concerns that women are not being represented at the ballot box

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Bangladesh polls marred by violence: Crude bomb thrown at polling stations

Violence marred polling in Bangladesh's Gopalganj Sadar as a crude bomb injured two security personnel and a child. Another crude bomb blast occurred in Munshiganj, followed by a chase between rival supporters. Separately, a BNP leader died after a scuffle at a Khulna polling station, though party sources cited pre-existing…

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Bangladesh elections: BNP leader dies at polling station after allegedly being pushed; hit head on tree

A BNP leader died in Khulna while going to vote. Mohibuzzaman Kochi was allegedly pushed by Jamaat supporters at a polling station. He fell and hit his head. Doctors declared him dead at the hospital. The BNP has demanded immediate arrest and legal action against the Jamaat leader and his…

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Inside Story: How ICC and PCB Resolved Tensions to Save India vs Pakistan T20 Clash

The ten-day-long impasse between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) over the India vs Pakistan Group A fixture in the Men's T20 World Cup 2026 came to an end earlier this week. The Government of Pakistan reversed its earlier stance, allowing Salman Ali Agha and…

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Sheikh Hasina’s son says government ‘completely mishandled’ Gen Z protests as Bangladesh heads to polls

INTERVIEW: Sajeeb Wazed tells The Independent’s Alisha Rahaman Sarkar that the ousted government failed to ‘sit down’ with student protesters before it was forced from power – but stops short of blaming his mother

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