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In a fiery speech at Kharagpur, senior BJP leader Dilip Ghosh highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's farmer-friendly policies, asserting that agrarians nationwide repose full faith in the PM's...
Half a century beyond Bangladesh's bloody fight for freedom in 1971, the shadows of unacknowledged war crimes linger. Pakistan and Bangladesh's Jamaat-e-Islami face mounting criticism for shirking...
With Bangladesh's 13th Parliament resuming its second session this Sunday, an 11-party opposition alliance spearheaded by Jamaat-e-Islami is turning up the heat on the BNP government. In a bold move,...
Bangladesh's freshly minted parliament harbors a dark secret: 43 of its 297 newly elected MPs are facing murder charges. Citizens' group Shujan dropped this bombshell through their meticulous review...
In a dramatic turn following BNP's electoral victory, Tarique Rahman's ascension to Prime Minister on Tuesday—with a 49-member cabinet—has been swiftly contested in court. A High Court petition...
In a dramatic turn at Dhaka's National Parliament, BNP's triumphant lawmakers from the landmark 13th general elections swore allegiance on Tuesday, pointedly excluding any reference to 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...
Bangladesh's voters have spoken decisively in favor of democratic revival, handing BNP chief Tarique Rahman a sweeping electoral triumph. But as confetti settles in Dhaka, analysts highlight a...
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 the wake of Bangladesh Nationalist Party's (BNP) sweeping victory in the parliamentary polls, Jamaat-e-Islami chief Dr. Shafiqur Rahman met with BNP chairman Tarique Rahman to offer heartfelt...
In the aftermath of Bangladesh's pivotal 13th parliamentary polls, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has extended formal thanks to Jamaat-e-Islami leader Dr. Shafiqur Rahman via a personal letter....
In a dramatic turn for Bangladeshi politics, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has swept the 13th national polls, setting the stage for its government formation. The swearing-in of MPs and the...
In Bangladesh's fiercely contested 13th general elections, Jamaat-e-Islami clinched the second spot in popular votes. But the opposition party walked away with minimal parliamentary representation....
In a powerful address following BNP's dominant performance in Bangladesh's recent parliamentary elections, Chairman Tarique Rahman vowed to prioritize law and order above all. Speaking to journalists...
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...
Bangladesh's political arena witnessed a seismic realignment as the BNP-led alliance crushed the field in the 13th general elections, bagging 212 of 300 seats. Forty-one parties, including several...
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 recent national elections delivered a strong message on gender dynamics, with seven women emerging victorious amid heated debates on their political roles. Official tallies show BNP and...
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 triumphant tone, BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman announced that his Bangladesh Nationalist Party is on track for a landmark victory in the just-concluded national elections. This declaration,...
Tensions boiled over in Bangladesh's national elections on Thursday, with deadly violence at several polling booths highlighting the perilous state of democracy. A senior BNP figure lost his life in...
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...
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...
Bangladesh's Jamaat-e-Islami is projecting an image of progressivism in its latest election manifesto, spotlighting women's safety and inclusion. But beneath the surface lies a rigid conservative...
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...
The curtain has dropped on electioneering in Bangladesh ahead of the February 12 parliamentary polls, leaving a buzz of anticipation after weeks of rallies and rhetoric. Campaigning wrapped up...
In a timely congressional briefing, experts have raised red flags about Bangladesh's brewing crisis of extremism and democratic backsliding ahead of the February 12 national elections. The event...
With Bangladesh's national elections just days away on February 12, minority groups are grappling with profound insecurity. A detailed report reveals how political disarray and growing religious...
In a scathing critique, a top US expert has branded Bangladesh's impending national elections as fundamentally flawed, predicting they will fail to meet basic standards of fairness. Michael Rubin, a...
Bangladesh stands at a crossroads with February 12 elections looming, and minorities brace for an ominous future under rising Islamist shadows. A comprehensive report from EU Reporter in Brussels...
In a dramatic reversal, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman has softened his stance on women after facing widespread outrage over inflammatory social media comments. What started as a...
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,...
Tensions are skyrocketing in Bangladesh ahead of the February 12 parliamentary elections and simultaneous referendum. Indian spy agencies are sounding the alarm over rising criminality and political...
In a major setback for gender equality, Bangladesh's interim government under Muhammad Yunus has utterly failed to institutionalize women's role in politics, according to a damning Thursday report....
With Bangladesh's general elections looming on February 12, campaign rhetoric has veered into dangerous territory. Several parties now claim opposing them equates to betraying Islam, a strategy...
With just two weeks until Bangladesh's national elections on February 12, the political atmosphere in Dhaka has turned combustible. The main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has accused...
In a revelation that could sway Bangladesh's upcoming February 12 elections, Jamaat-e-Islami's leadership is caught in a web of contradictory signals on Sharia law. Senior party members, including...
With campaign trails lighting up across Bangladesh for the upcoming February 12 elections, the BNP has fired the first major salvo. Party chief Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir called on voters to deny...
In the shadow of upcoming February elections, Bangladesh's Hindu minorities are being systematically vilified in a bid to polarize voters along religious lines. Confidential intelligence points to a...
Tensions are rising in Bangladesh's pre-election landscape as the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) categorically denied accusations leveled by Jamaat-e-Islami deputy chief Syed Abdullah Mohammad...
Bangladesh stands at a crossroads where religion is increasingly dictating the political narrative, especially as elections loom. A damning report exposes how nearly every party is leveraging...
Tensions are boiling over in Bangladesh ahead of the contentious February 12 elections, with another political assassination attempt rocking the capital. Mohammad Hasan Molla, a prominent BNP...
As Bangladesh approaches its crucial February 12 polls, a damning report exposes the glaring gender gap in candidacy. Just 109 women have filed nominations out of 2,568 total – accounting for only...
With general elections set for February 12, Bangladesh grapples with escalating violence against women and Hindu minorities, exposing cracks in the interim government's stability under Muhammad...
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...
In the shadow of upcoming elections, Bangladesh is witnessing a terrifying spike in atrocities against its minority communities, prompting grave concerns from Indian intelligence agencies....
The Bangladesh National Party (BNP), led by Khaleda Zia, is gearing up for a strong push to regain power in the country. As part of this effort, the party is open to forming alliances with other...