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Bangladesh has voted for change. But BNP leader Tarique Rahman’s real test begins now
February 26, 2026 5:37 am
After the chaos of the last couple of years, Bangladesh has a new government led by the BNP’s Tarique Rahman. The Indian Express looks for signs of a new spring and warnings from past seasons – in the post-victory celebrations, in the chatter at cafes, on the campus of Dhaka University, in an impromptu jamming session by the roadside.
Bangladesh President alleges attempts by interim govt to overthrow him, says 'Yunus violated constitutional protocol'
February 23, 2026 4:46 pm
Shahabuddin expressed feeling humiliated by the interim government, citing the removal of his press department and portraits from Bangladeshi embassies worldwide.
Tarique Rahman sworn in as Bangladesh Prime Minister, ending BNP's 20-year hiatus; dozens of Cabinet members also take oath
February 17, 2026 5:05 pm
Bangladesh New PM Tarique Rahman Oath Ceremony: Tarique Rahman's Bangladesh Nationalist Party has bagged 209 out of 297 seats, while right-wing Jamaat-e-Islami secured 68 seats in the 13th Parliamentary elections. Deposed premier Sheikh Hasina's Awami League was barred from contesting polls.
Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman Oath Ceremony LIVE Updates: Om Birla meets new Bangladesh PM, hands over PM Modi's 'personal letter'
February 17, 2026 11:12 pm
Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman Oath Ceremony 2026, BNP New Ministers List Live Updates: Follow latest updates on the Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman swearing-in ceremony, full BNP new minister list, cabinet formation and key developments from Dhaka.
Bangladesh Election Results 2026: Who won, who lost and what happens next
February 13, 2026 11:26 pm
Bangladesh Election Results 2026: Bangladesh's opposition BNP won a landslide parliamentary election on Friday, returning to power after nearly two decades and positioning party leader Tarique Rahman to become prime minister.
Tarique Rahman's BNP thanks PM Modi for congratulatory message, says 'relations between India-Bangladesh to grow stronger'
February 13, 2026 8:21 pm
PM Modi, earlier in a post on X, congratulated Rahman as BNP crossed the 200 seat mark in the elections which was country’s first election since the 2024 student-led uprising.
With BNP’s landslide win in Bangladesh, India must deal with a complex history and many challenges
February 14, 2026 12:01 pm
Bangladesh politics explained: The previous BNP regime from 2001 to 2006 saw a souring of Bangladesh-India ties. Despite the current low in bilateral relations, there are clear areas of engagement, with signals of outreach from both sides.
B'desh polls: BNP's Hindu leader wins from Dhaka constituency Dhaka
February 13, 2026 4:21 pm
Roy won the Dhaka-3 seat with 99,163 votes, defeating his nearest rival, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Md Shahinur Islam.
Who is Tarique Rahman of BNP? 5 things about Bangladesh's likely next prime minister
February 13, 2026 2:03 pm
Tarique Rahman, who is the son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia, won the two seats — Dhaka 17 and Bogra 6 — which he contested. Rahman is the frontrunner for the PM’s post.
Bangladesh Election Results 2026 Highlights: 'Yes' won in favour of July National Charter implementation
February 14, 2026 8:08 am
Bangladesh Election Results 2026 HIGHLIGHTS: Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP) Tarique Rahman, who has won from the Bogra-6 and Dhaka-17 constituency, remains the frontrunner for the prime minister's post in the country.
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