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'Shows people's desire to keep Jamaat out': Taslima Nasrin says BNP's Bangladesh poll landslide not due to party's 'popularity'

NEW DELHI: Author Taslima Nasrin, who has lived in exile since being forced to leave Bangladesh in 1994 over her novel "Lajja," said on Saturday that the sweeping victory of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in the recent elections reflects the public’s determination to prevent Islamist radicals from coming to…

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Bangladesh: BNP govt transfers 'pro-Pak & pro-Jamaat' army officers

The Bangladesh government has reshuffled army officers for the second time in a week. High-level officers facing criticism for their alleged pro-Pakistan and pro-Jamaat roles have been transferred. This move strengthens the position of army chief Waker-Uz-Zaman. The government is also ending services of contractual appointees from the interim government,…

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Hasina’s British MP niece in corruption trouble? Bangladesh court orders authorities to request Interpol notice

A court in Bangladesh on Thursday ordered authorities to request Interpol to issue a red notice for the arrest of Tulip Siddiq, a British MP and the niece of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

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Top military posts in Bangladesh Army reshuffled; defence adviser in India promoted to major general

Bangladesh Army has seen a significant leadership overhaul following Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's election victory. Key appointments include Lt. Gen. Mainur Rahman as Chief of General Staff and Maj. Gen. Mir Mushfiqur Rahman as Principal Staff Officer at the Armed Forces Division. The intelligence wing also witnessed changes with a…

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Bid to undermine Dhaka's cooperation with Beijing doomed to failure: China

China affirmed its readiness to boost cooperation with Bangladesh's new government, warning that attempts to disrupt their partnership are destined to fail. This comes amid US concerns over Chinese influence in South Asia and a US emphasis on a free and open Indo-Pacific. Beijing also expressed hope for progress on…

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Committed to minority safety and cordial relations with India: Bangladesh lone Hindu minister

Nitai Roy Chowdhury, 77, lone Hindu minister in PM Tarique Rahman-led govt and vice-chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s central committee, said the administration was committed to ensuring the safety of all minorities and restoring cordial relations with India, asserting that fundamentalism would not be allowed to spread in Bangladesh.

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Committed to minority safety: Bangladesh Hindu minister

Nitai Roy Chowdhury, 77, lone Hindu minister in PM Tarique Rahman-led govt and vice-chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party's central committee, said the administration was committed to ensuring the safety of all minorities and restoring cordial relations with India, asserting that fundamentalism would not be allowed to spread in Bangladesh.

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Trump writes to Bangladesh's new PM Tarique; seeks 'decisive action' on defence front

Dhaka: In his first letter to Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman, US President Donald Trump has pushed for making US-Bangladesh ties "stronger than ever before" through "decisive action" to complete routine defence agreements and implementation of the reciprocal trade agreement. "I hope you will take decisive action to complete the routine…

The Times of India

Will seek respectful relations with neighbours: Bangladesh foreign minister

Bangladesh's new Tarique Rahman-led BNP government announced a "Bangladesh First" foreign policy, prioritizing respectful, mutually beneficial relations with all nations, especially neighbours, based on sovereign equality. The government aims for a comprehensive reassessment of external engagement, focusing on national interest and resolving existing complexities to normalize ties.

The Times of India

Tarique Rahman hints at tough road ahead as ‘eco battered by graft, misrule’

Newly sworn-in Prime Minister Tarique Rahman pledged to improve law and order and ensure safety for all citizens, regardless of their political affiliation or beliefs. His government's priorities include tackling corruption and misrule, aiming to restore public confidence and establish the rule of law over political influence.

The Times of India

Bangladesh’s election represents politics as usual, and some hope for change

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has returned to power after winning a landslide victory in the country’s recent parliamentary elections last week.

The Conversation

We can become catalysts for each other's growth: Modi to Tarique

DHAKA: BNP's landslide win in the Feb 12 parliamentary elections set in motion the end of Muhammad Yunus's role as chief adviser.

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My Take 5 (Edition 64): The week that was in international affairs

Welcome back to another edition of My Take 5, your round-up of top international news of the past week. In this edition we are covering the results of the recent election in Bangladesh, PM Sanae Takaichi’s huge victory in Japan, Ukraine’s new sports hero Vladyslav Heraskevych, India’s seizure of Iran-linked…

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Tarique Rahman sworn in as Bangladeshi prime minister

Many voice hope that moment will mark move away from repression and unrest and a chance to revive economy

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The 'Battle of Begums' chapter ends: Bangladesh turns a new page with a nawab, Tarique Rahman

Bangladesh witnesses a seismic political shift as the 'battle of begums' era concludes. Sheikh Hasina is in exile, Khaleda Zia has passed away, paving the way for BNP scion Tarique Rahman's ascent. His return from a 17-year exile and subsequent electoral victory mark a new chapter, ushering in a generational…

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Om Birla meets new Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman, hands over PM Modi’s letter

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla represented India at the swearing-in of Bangladesh's new Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. He conveyed a personal congratulatory letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Rahman, son of former PM Khaleda Zia, took oath after a period of political uncertainty. This marks a new chapter for Bangladesh…

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Bangladesh new govt: Hindu leader inducted into Tarique Rahman’s cabinet - who is Nitai Roy Chowdhury?

Veteran politician Nitai Roy Chowdhury, a senior leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and a prominent Hindu minority face, was sworn in as a minister on Tuesday as the new government took office in Bangladesh.

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Tarique Rahman Sworn In as Bangladesh PM, Marking Historic Political Shift After Decades of Rivalry

In a landmark political development, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Tarique Rahman was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Tuesday, marking a historic shift in the country’s political landscape.

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Tarique Rahman sworn in as Bangladesh Prime Minister

Tarique Rahman has been sworn in as Bangladesh's new Prime Minister, marking a significant shift after decades of female leadership. Son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, Rahman returns from exile to lead the nation following the BNP's landslide victory in the recent general elections. His appointment signals a new…

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Bangladesh’s new prime minister to be sworn in after historic election win

Muhammad Yunus led South Asian country for 18 months after a bloody street agitation ousted Sheikh Hasina

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Yunus mentions 'Northeast' in speech as he bows out

On his last day as Bangladesh chief adviser, Muhammad Yunus on Monday claimed that the interim govt led by him has been able to firmly restore the country's sovereignty, national interests and dignity in foreign policy - an allusion to former PM Sheikh Hasina's proximity to India. "Bangladesh is no…

The Times of India

BNP chief Tarique Rahman to take oath today as Bangladesh PM after landslide victory

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairman Tarique Rahman will take oath as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Tuesday, alongside newly elected Members of Parliament following Sheikh Hasina’s ouster in 2024.

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New Bangladesh government says it will persist with efforts to extradite Labour MP Tulip Siddiq

Exclusive: Bangladesh’s likely next foreign minister calls Hampstead and Highgate MP a ‘convicted criminal’, although UK does not recognise the verdict

The Times of India

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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