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The stunning victory of the BNP in Bangladesh's parliamentary polls has elicited a broad range of responses from Indian politicians, focusing on democracy, security, and regional harmony. From New...
Amid the celebrations of Bangladesh's fresh government inauguration in Dhaka on February 17, high-level Indian diplomats engaged actively. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, the...
In a significant diplomatic nod, Japan has applauded Bangladesh for conducting its 13th parliamentary elections in a credible and peaceful manner. The polls took place on February 12, with the...
In a sobering assessment, CFR expert Joshua Kurlantzick examines Bangladesh's latest elections, exposing the limits of Gen Z's political surge. The August 2024 student-led protests that ousted Sheikh...
A new chapter dawns in Bangladesh politics with the upcoming oath-taking ceremony on February 17. BNP leader Tarique Rahman, fresh off a massive electoral triumph, will headline the event at Dhaka's...
In a landslide victory that reverberated across Bangladesh, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) emerged as the undisputed champion of the 13th national parliamentary elections. Polling on February...
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has stormed to a decisive majority in the country's 13th national polls, paving the way for it to lead the new government. Yet, this electoral success is under...
In a swift post-election move, Bangladesh's interim leadership has confirmed the new government's inauguration by Tuesday at the latest. Press secretary Shafiqul Alam, speaking for Chief Advisor...
The dust has settled on Bangladesh's landmark 13th general elections, where the BNP clinched a massive mandate in a process that stayed remarkably violence-free. Lisa Curtis, ex-White House advisor...
In the wake of Bangladesh Nationalist Party's (BNP) sweeping win in the country's 13th general elections, India's former envoy to Dhaka, Veena Sikri, has voiced concerns over the polls' legitimacy...
Bangladesh's 13th parliamentary elections have delivered a decisive mandate to the BNP-led coalition, sparking reactions across India's political spectrum. With 210 seats in the bag, Tarique Rahman...
In a stunning electoral turnaround, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is poised to form the next government following Thursday's parliamentary polls. Unofficial counts show BNP-led alliances...
In a gesture of goodwill, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated BNP leader Tarique Rahman on his party's dominant showing in Bangladesh's parliamentary elections. Posting on social media...
In a fiery denunciation, ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has dismissed the 13th national parliamentary elections as a sham orchestrated by an illegitimate regime. Addressing the nation...
In a day that promised democratic renewal but delivered discord, Bangladesh concluded voting for its 13th National Parliament on Thursday. Amid heavy security deployment, 299 seats saw action at over...
Elections in Bangladesh unfolded Thursday against a backdrop of allegations of fraud and clashes, drawing intense scrutiny from India. The Election Commission reported 32.88% turnout by noon, based...
In a striking assertion amid Bangladesh's fiercely contested elections, Jamaat-e-Islami leader Shafiqur Rahman envisioned a government born from the will of 180 million people. Voting early Thursday...
In a landmark moment for Bangladesh's democracy, interim leader Professor Muhammad Yunus stepped into the polling booth at Dhaka's Gulshan Model High School around 10:20 AM on Thursday, participating...
Voting is underway in Bangladesh's landmark 13th general elections, marking a crucial test for the nation's democracy. Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Tarique Rahman made headlines by voting...
Voting kicked off Thursday in Bangladesh's parliamentary elections amid fierce backlash from the Awami League, which branded the entire process a 'ridiculous joke' and sounded alarms over impending...
Bangladesh's general elections are in full swing today, with voting live on 299 parliamentary seats from 42,779 polling stations. Gates opened at 7:30 AM and will close at 4:30 PM, after which...
With voting set for February 12, Bangladesh's general election is under intense global scrutiny amid explosive allegations from exiled diplomat Mohammad Harun Al Rashid. In a revealing interview with...
From Washington, former Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen delivers a bombshell assessment: the February 12 parliamentary elections are a 'pre-determined sham' designed not for democracy, but...
With just days left before Bangladesh's 13th general election on February 12, the campaign trail is alive with manifesto launches. Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami has dropped its election blueprint,...
With Bangladesh's parliamentary polls and referendum just days away on February 12, a wave of pre-election violence has prompted the US Embassy to issue a stark security alert. American citizens in...
Tensions are boiling over in Bangladesh ahead of the crucial February 12 elections. Overseas postal ballots have become the flashpoint, with the BNP charging rampant fraud in their distribution. The...
In a stunning pre-election twist, Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB) has severed ties with the Jamaat-e-Islami-dominated alliance, primarily over contentious seat allocations. This fracture, announced...
With Sheikh Hasina toppled, Bangladesh heads to polls on February 12, 2026. Amid party infighting, opinion polls spotlight BNP's dominance over Jamaat-e-Islami. A recent survey by Eminence Associates...
Bangladesh's interim government chief, Muhammad Yunus, has issued a stark warning about potential disruptions to the upcoming general election. He stated that significant forces, both domestically...