Bangladesh's BNP wins sweeping election majority, promise of stability
Latest vote counts gave the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and its allies at least 212 of the 299 seats up for grabs, an overwhelming two-thirds majority.
Tarique Rahman: A striking political debut in Bangladesh’s history
Tarique Rahman celebrates a historic election victory, poised to reshape Bangladesh's political landscape amid challenges from rivals and alliances.
Bangladesh's Nationalist Party claims victory in historic election
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has claimed victory in the country's first election since the Gen Z-driven uprising of 2024.
Historic parliamentary vote underway in Bangladesh
Bangladesh is holding its first parliamentary elections since the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in 2024, with voters electing 300 lawmakers directly and 50 women from party lists. The main contenders are the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the Islamist-led Jamaat coalition, as Hasina’s Awami Party has been barred from participating.
Some key figures about Bangladesh's parliamentary election
Some 50 parties are contesting the polls
After 17 Years In Exile, Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman Set To Become PM
Tarique Rahman-led Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) raced towards a decisive win in the crucial national election held on Thursday, setting the stage for Rahman, 60, to become Bangladesh's next prime minister.
PM Modi congratulates Tarique Rahman, vows support for democratic Bangladesh
PM Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman on his partys decisive victory in Bangladeshs parliamentary elections, asserting that India will continue to support a democratic, progressive and inclusive neighbourhood as the BNP crossed the majority mark.
PM Modi congratulates Tarique Rahman on BNP’s decisive win in Bangladesh elections
PM Modi congratulates Tarique Rahman on BNP's election victory, emphasizing India's support for a democratic and inclusive Bangladesh.
Bangladesh Nationalist Party poised for decisive win in landmark parliamentary elections
Bangladesh’s opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, was projected to win a landslide in the first election since a deadly 2024 uprising, local television channels said…
Bangladesh Nationalist Party claims victory in landmark post-Hasina election
Bangladesh’s opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, was projected to win a landslide in the first election since a deadly 2024 uprising, local television channels said…
Bangladesh Nationalist Party claims victory in country’s first election since 2024 uprising
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party claimed victory in the country’s first election since the 2024 uprising.
Who is Tarique Rahman? The ‘Dark Prince’ all set to walk into Bangladesh PM office
He is the son of former Bangladesh President Ziaur Rahman and three-time Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.
BNP claims victory in Bangladesh's election as early tallies show majority; results pending
The Election Commission (EC) is yet to make a formal announcement
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