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India's diplomatic nod to Nepal's parliamentary elections highlights the close bilateral bond as the Himalayan neighbor navigates turbulent politics. On Thursday, voters turned out in a peaceful...
Guwahati: As BJP in Assam elected its new state unit president, the party has decided that district presidents will not contest the 2026 assembly polls. Lok Sabha MP Dilip Saikia on Friday took...
Guwahati: As BJP in Assam elected its new state unit president, the party has decided that district unit presidents will not contest the 2026 Assembly polls. BJP is confident that together with...
In a surprising twist to Nepal's democratic exercise, Thursday's parliamentary elections concluded peacefully but with voter turnout projected at a meager 60 percent—the lowest since 1991. Acting...
Nepal's crucial parliamentary elections unfolded peacefully on Thursday, boasting a voter turnout of approximately 24%—over 4 million ballots—by 1 PM. The Election Commission highlighted the orderly...
In a pivotal moment for Nepal's democracy, voting for parliamentary seats commenced Thursday morning across the nation's 77 districts. With 23,000 polling booths operational from 7 AM to 5 PM, nearly...
In a bold return to democratic norms, Nepal heads to the polls on Thursday to elect its House of Representatives amid tight security and high stakes. Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad...
In a bold reflection of Bangladesh's evolving power dynamics, the newly formed BNP cabinet under Tarique Rahman's leadership is packed with business leaders. Affidavits reveal that 70% of its...
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 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...
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 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...
In a strong endorsement of Bangladesh's electoral integrity, the EU Election Observation Mission has labeled the recent 13th parliamentary elections as trustworthy and efficiently conducted. Speaking...
From exile-turned-triumph, Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader Tarik Rahman broke his silence post-elections, thanking citizens for propelling BNP to a dominant 209-seat victory in the 297-member...
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...
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...
The resounding success of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in the recent parliamentary polls has drawn effusive praise from Indian leaders, underscoring the strong fraternal bonds between the two...
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 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,...
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...
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...
In a bid to safeguard Nepal's upcoming parliamentary elections, India and Nepal have decided to seal their shared border posts for 72 hours. The elections, set for March 5, will see unprecedented...
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...