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Bangladesh invites 13 nations, including India, to BNP govt swearing-in; who’s on the list

Bangladesh's Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, is set to form a new government following a landslide victory in the 2026 general election. Leaders from 13 countries have been invited to the swearing-in ceremony, signaling the party's inclusive foreign policy. The BNP expressed gratitude for PM Modi's congratulatory message…

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Bangladesh polls: Tarique Rahman's BNP plans to invite PM Modi to its swearing-in ceremony

PM Modi will be invited to the swearing-in ceremony of the new govt in Bangladesh led by BNP chief Tarique Rahman, who wants to engage constructively with India. Senior BNP functionaries indicated that Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif and other heads of govt of Saarc countries will also be invited.

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Bangladesh’s new cabinet to take oath on February 17

Newly elected members of Bangladesh parliament are set to take oath on February 17, Dhaka Tribune reported on Saturday. The cabinet members are scheduled to be sworn in later the same day, the the report said, citing Election Commission secretary Akhtar Ahmed.

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'PM Modi should be invited': BNP's diplomatic tone ahead of Tarique Rahman's swearing-in

Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milan suggested inviting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the swearing-in ceremony of BNP chief Tarique Rahman, who is set to become the next Prime Minister. The BNP secured a landslide victory in the general elections, marking their return to power after nearly…

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BNP’s landslide brings anti-India leaders to mainstream; casts shadow on Dhaka-Delhi ties

Bangladesh's elections bring the BNP to power with a decisive mandate, but the return of controversial leaders with past convictions and alleged anti-India links complicates regional ties. The new government's push for former PM Sheikh Hasina's extradition from India presents an immediate diplomatic challenge, signaling a potential shift in bilateral…

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Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman pledges to work for democracy after landslide victory in election

Bangladesh’s incoming leader says he will work to build a more democratic country, overcoming challenges related to weak institutions

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'Interest of our people come first': What BNP chief Tarique Rahman said on Bangladesh's foreign policy on India

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Tarique Rahman on Saturday said that Dhaka’s foreign policy would be guided by the principle that “people come first,” including in its ties with India.

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‘We must remain united’: BNP chief Tarique Rahman’s 1st address after Bangladesh win

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Tarique Rahman on Saturday called for national unity in his first address after the party’s sweeping victory in the parliamentary elections.

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'Hindu extremism and ... ': Big remark on India ties by adviser of BNP chairman Tarique Rahman after Bangladesh win

Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairman Tarique Rahman’s adviser Humayun Kabir on Saturday said that "Hindu extremism and far-right intolerance" are growing in India, describing radicalisation as a wider South Asian concern.

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India reports first Nipah death of latest outbreak but says no new cases detected

Nurse, 25, was one of two confirmed cases in South Asian country

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Jamaat wins in Bangla border areas spark worries

Alarm bells ring for India as hardline Jamaat-e-Islami and allies secure significant wins in Bangladesh border regions. This surge, the party's best in over two decades, fuels concerns about radicalization on both sides of the India-Bangladesh frontier. BJP highlights the historical ties between Jamaat and Pakistan, raising security anxieties for…

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Bangladesh polls: 4 from minority communities secure victory

Four candidates from religious minority communities have won seats in the Bangladesh elections, all representing the BNP. This outcome is significant given recent violence targeting the Hindu minority. Among the victors are former state minister Gayeswar Chandra Roy and BNP vice chairman Nitai Roy Chowdhury, who secured substantial victories.

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Bangladesh polls: After Hasina, Delhi gears up for new regime in Dhaka; PM Modi dials Tarique Rahman

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated BNP chief Tarique Rahman on his party's election victory, signaling a shift in New Delhi's approach. While endorsing the poll process, India faces new security concerns with the rise of Jamaat-e-Islami. New Delhi aims to strengthen bilateral ties, focusing on peace, progress, and shared development…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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,…

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