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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 Independent UK

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…

The Times of India

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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A Nigerian fishing festival returns to the joy of the community, despite setbacks

Thousands of fishermen have descended on the Matan Fadan river, a UNESCO heritage site that snakes through lush vegetation in the village of Argungu in Nigeria’s northwest

The Independent UK

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.

The Times of India

'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…

The Times of India

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

The Independent UK

'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.

The Times of India

‘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.

The Times of India

'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.

The Times of India

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…

The Times of India

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…

The Conversation

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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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…

The Independent UK

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

The Times of India

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,…

The Independent UK

Bangladesh nationalists claim landslide victory in first election since Gen Z uprising

Tarique Rahman, the son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia, is expected to be sworn in as prime minister on 17 February

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BNP set to return to power after 20 years; Jamaat’s bid falls short — Bangladesh election highlights

Bangladesh's Nationalist Party appears poised for a landslide victory in the recent parliamentary elections, with preliminary results showing a commanding lead. Party chief Tarique Rahman is expected to become the next Prime Minister. However, the main opposition, the Awami League, has denounced the polls as a 'well-planned farce' and alleged…

The Independent UK

Bangladesh Nationalist Party claims victory in country’s first election since 2024 uprising

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party claims it won the country’s first election since the 2024 uprising, positioning itself to form the next government and potentially reshape Bangladesh’s political landscape after years of intense rivalry and disputed polls

The Guardian - UK

Bangladesh election: BNP wins historic first vote since overthrow of Hasina

Voting was largely peaceful in an election seen as a test of Bangladesh’s democracy after years of political turmoil

The Times of India

Bangladesh elections: Khaleda Zia's BNP heads for big win, Jamaat lags

BNP is poised to win Bangladesh's national election, securing a significant lead over Jamaat-e-Islami. The poll, held after the 2024 'July Uprising' ousted PM Sheikh Hasina, saw a low turnout of 47%. Tarique Rahman is expected to become the next Prime Minister.

The Independent UK

Bangladesh votes in historic election to decide its future after Gen Z revolution

After months of instability and violence and more than a decade of authoritarian rule, Bangladesh’s voters cast their ballots in an election that could reset the country’s future as a democracy. Alisha Rahaman Sarkar reports from Dhaka

The Times of India

No Hasina, BNP's comeback and a resurgent Jamaat: Bangladesh elections 2026 explained in 10 points

Bangladesh is voting in its first general election since a student-led uprising toppled Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule in August 2024. What began as protests over public sector job quotas spiralled into the deadliest political violence since independence, leaving more than 1,000 people dead and dismantling one of South Asia’s most…

The Guardian - AU

Tarique Rahman promises era of clean politics as Bangladesh holds first election since fall of Hasina

Jailed then exiled in London, Rahman returns home as the main contender to be next prime minister of Bangladesh

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