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 The Independent UK · Feb 17
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 · Feb 17
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. The Times of India · Feb 17
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 · Feb 15
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 · Feb 15
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. The Times of India · Feb 14
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 · Feb 14
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 · Feb 14
'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 · Feb 14
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… The Times of India · Feb 14
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 · Feb 14
'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 · Feb 14
‘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 · Feb 14
'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 · Feb 14
The Times of India · Feb 14 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 Conversation · Feb 13 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 Times of India · Feb 13 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…
The Times of India · Feb 13 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 · Feb 13 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 · Feb 13 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 · Feb 13 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
The Times of India · Feb 13 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 · Feb 13 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 · Feb 13 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 · Feb 13 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.