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Watch: Tarique Rahman’s daughter campaigns by rickshaw in Dhaka ahead of Feb 12 polls

Zaima Rahman, daughter of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Tarique Rahman, took to the streets of the capital on a rickshaw to campaign for her father in the high-profile Dhaka-17 constituency ahead of the February 12 general elections.

The Times of India

Bangladesh’s ousted leader Sheikh Hasina denounces upcoming election from exile

Her party has been barred from the polls

The Independent UK

Certain party promising 'tickets to heaven' if people vote for it: BNP's Tarique slams Jamaat

Tarique Rahman, son of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia, accused a "certain party," widely believed to be Jamaat-e-Islami, of deceiving voters with false promises and attempting to derail the upcoming parliamentary elections. Political violence has intensified, with a BNP leader critically injured in a shooting incident amid clashes between BNP and…

The Times of India

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Campaigning starts for Bangladesh's first national election after Hasina's ouster

Campaigning has begun for Bangladesh’s elections next month

The Independent UK

Khaleda Zia death: Bangladesh’s first woman prime minister dies aged 80

Former leader’s death closes rare chapter of women-led politics in South Asia

The Independent UK

Bangladesh's First Female PM Khaleda Zia Dies at 80, Ending a Political Era

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female prime minister and Sheikh Hasina's archrival who dominated politics for decades, has died aged 80.

International Business Times UK

Khaleda Zia, former Bangladeshi prime minister and archrival of Hasina, dies at 80

Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has died at 80, her political party has announced Tuesday

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Former PM’s son returns from exile as frontrunner to lead Bangladesh in new year

Tarique Rahman returns after 17 years in self-imposed exile to lead his party in February’s elections

The Independent UK

Bangladesh election favourite vows to return from exile for historic vote

Tarique Rahman was sentenced in multiple cases during Sheikh Hasina’s rule but cleared of all charges by Muhammad Yunus’s interim government

The Independent UK

Students rally in Dhaka, pledge to build a 'new Bangladesh' amid political uncertainty

A new political party formed by students who led an anti-government movement that ousted the former prime minister has rallied in Bangladesh’s capital

The Independent UK

Bangladesh students who deposed PM Hasina form party to fight elections

The student-led party hopes to upend Bangladesh politics, long dominated by two family-run parties.

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh's Supreme Court Acquits Former PM Khaleda Zia

Bangladesh's Supreme Court acquits former PM Khaleda Zia in corruption case, paving way for potential political comeback.

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Bangladesh Nationalist Party Calls For Election Reforms

Bangladesh's BNP activists gather in Dhaka demanding election reforms and swift changes from interim government led by Yunus. Political landscape tumultuou...

The Independent UK

Thousands rally in Bangladesh capital as major political party demands quick reforms and an election

Tens of thousands of activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party have rallied in the nation's capital

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Bangladesh Islamist Chief Backs Crimes Against Humanity Trial For Ex-PM

Bangladesh's top Islamist politician says he supports the extradition of ousted premier Sheikh Hasina to face trial for crimes against humanity in the same tribunal that convicted his colleagues.

The Independent UK

Bangladesh opposition party rallies to demand a new election

Thousands of activists and leaders of the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party have rallied in the nation’s capital to demand a democratic transition through an election as an interim government has yet to outline a timeframe for new voting

International Business Times

With Hasina Gone In Bangladesh, A Rival Family Tastes Power

Two women dominated Bangladeshi politics for decades. - Dynasties forged in blood - The decades-old contest between Zia and Hasina is a dynastic battle that predates the political career of both women.

Al Jazeera

What does Sheikh Hasina’s resignation mean for India-Bangladesh relations?

India views the events in Bangladesh as a setback for security, trade and connectivity and a possible loss of influence.

France 24

Bangladesh's interim governement led by Nobel Laureate Yunus to be sworn in on Thursday

Bangladesh's military chief announced on Wednesday that an interim government, headed by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, will be sworn in on Thursday. The move follows former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation and departure to India, with the new administration aiming to restore stability after widespread unrest.

France 24

Protests in Bangladesh: the reasons for the rage

After a month of demonstrations in Bangladesh, prime minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted by a protest movement with levels of violence not seen since the country won its independence in 1971. In addition to failing to resolve mass youth unemployment, the so-called Iron Lady of Bangladesh paid the price for…

Radio France Internationale

Sheikh Hasina escapes to India as turmoil rages in Bangladesh

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India sparking euphoria and looting by tens of thousands of protesters who led a campaign against her 15-year rule.

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