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Bangladesh: The BNP’s top priorities after election victory
The Bangladesh National Party (BNP) secured a two-thirds majority in the general elections, expected to bring stability after the recent political unrest following the...
Why Bangladesh Is Holding a National Referendum Alongside Its Election
Bangladesh is holding a national referendum alongside its first parliamentary election since the 2024 uprising that removed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from power....
Bangladesh Votes in Landmark Post-Uprising Election Amid High Hopes
Bangladeshis turned out in large numbers on Thursday for a historic election widely seen as a turning point after the 2024 ouster of long-time...
Bangladesh Vote Raises Hopes for Garment Sector Hit by Tariffs and Turmoil
Bangladesh heads to the polls with its vital garment industry under severe strain, after six consecutive months of falling exports driven by U.S. tariffs...
Tarique Rahman’s Return Puts Bangladesh on the Brink of a Political Reset
Background
After nearly 20 years in exile, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rahman has re-emerged at the centre of Bangladeshi politics, with opinion polls...
China Poised to Edge Out India for Influence in Bangladesh
China's influence in Bangladesh is expected to increase following the ouster of Indian-backed leader Sheikh Hasina, particularly after the elections set for February 12,...
Bangladesh’s Election Flashpoints: The February 12 Stakes
Bangladeshis will vote on Thursday, with around 128 million eligible participants. This election is seen as important for the country's return to democracy after...
Bangladesh’s Youth Drift Back to Old Parties After Hasina’s Fall
Young Bangladeshis were at the heart of the 2024 uprising that ended Sheikh Hasina’s long rule, driven by anger over repression, unemployment, and dynastic...
Pakistan Explores JF-17 Jet Sale, Defence Pact with Bangladesh
The air force chiefs of Pakistan and Bangladesh met in Islamabad to discuss a potential defence pact, including the sale of JF-17 Thunder fighter...
Bangladesh’s Once-Outlawed Jamaat Opens Door to Unity Government
NEWS BRIEF
Bangladesh’s once-banned Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami, now poised for a strong electoral comeback, has announced it is open to joining a national unity government...