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Tarique Rahman’s epic triumph: BNP landslide victory in parliamentary election redefines Bangladesh’s future

Dhaka: Tarique Rahman, after 17 years in London exile, has emerged as Bangladesh's pivotal new leader, steering his Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) to a commanding 209 seats out of 297 in the 13th parliamentary elections- marking a stunning return to power after two decades. This decisive win, amid a 59.44 per cent voter turnout, sidelined Sheikh Hasina's Awami League (barred from contesting) and elevated right-wing Jamaat-e-Islami to 68 seats, signalling a sharp pivot from Hasina's 15-year authoritarian rule that crumbled in August 2024 student protests. Tarique Rahman's soft-spoken campaign of reconciliation propelled BNP's resurgence, positioning him as the likely next…

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Bangladesh Election: Why Jamaat’s win in Indo-Bangladesh border areas raises security concerns – Explained

Dhaka: The Indian leaderships welcomed Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)'s landslide victory with PM Narendra Modi congratulated BNP chief Tarique Rahman saying, "India will continue to stand in support of a democratic, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh." But at the same time, India is a bit concern with the Jamaat-e-Islami's victory in border areas neighbouring country's eastern and north eastern states of West Bengal, Meghalaya.  The Jamaat-e-Islami, which has a long history of anti-India activities won in the border areas of Satkhira-1, Satkhira-2, Satkhira-3 and Satkhira-4, Sherpur-1, Naogaon-2, Joypurhat-1, Rangpur constituencies (1, 2, 3, 5 and 6), Gaibandha-1. Jamaat-e-Islami and its allies…

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Bangladesh Election 2026: PM Modi dials Tarique Rahman, conveys support to fulfill aspirations of Bangladeshis

New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi has congratulated BNP Chief Tarique Rahman over a phone call today, February 13. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Delighted to speak with Mr. Tarique Rahman. I congratulated him on the remarkable victory in the Bangladesh elections. I conveyed my best wishes and support in his endeavour to fulfil the aspirations of the people of Bangladesh. As two close neighbours with deep-rooted historical and cultural ties, I reaffirmed India’s continued commitment to the peace, progress, and prosperity of both our peoples." Bangladesh Election Results 2026 LIVE     "I convey my warm congratulations to Mr.…

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Bangladesh Election: BNP nears two-thirds majority with 207 seats, set to form next government

Dhaka: The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is on course to form the next government after early results indicated a strong performance in the Bangladesh’s general election. Counting is still under way, but projections showed the party crossing the halfway mark in the 300-member parliament. As per the latest trends, BNP has won 207 seats while 11-party coalition, Jamaat-e-Islami, registered victory on 46 seats. The National Citizen Party amassed 6 seats while 5 seats went to independent candidates and others.   However, the Election Commission (EC) has not yet released the final figures. An EC spokesperson, cited by PTI, stated that vote…

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Bangladesh Election 2026: ‘Anti-India’ face Sarjis Alam loses to BNP candidate

Dhaka: 'Anti-India' face Sarjis Alam who once gave threat to Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conceded defeat in the Bangladesh Election 2026. The student leader who rose to prominence during the anti-Hasina movement lost to BNP candidate Muhammad Naushad Jamir in Pachagarh-1 constituency. Sarjis got 1,66,126 votes while BNP candidate Muhammad Naushad Jamir bagged 1,74,403 votes.  What makes Sarjis Alam an 'Anti-India' face  Sarjis Alam became an 'Anti-India' face as he was heard threatening PM Narendra Modi in a December 2024 speech saying, "I want to let Mr Modi know that is not Gujarat. This is Bangladesh." “Aggressive communalism does…

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Bangladesh Elections: Hindu candidate Gayeshwar Chandra Roy defeats Jamaat candidate in Dhaka; know who he is

Dhaka: Tarique Rahman's Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is sailing to a huge victory in Bangladesh, BNP has won over 200 seats and is set to form government with Tarique Rahman is set to be the next prime minister.  BNP's Hindu candidate Gayeshwar Chandra Roy has won from Dhaka-3 by defeating Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Md Shahinur Islam. BNP's Hindu candidate Gayeshwar Chandra Roy obtained 98,785 votes, while Jamaat candidate Md Shahinur Islam garnered 82,232 votes. Roy's win is likely to give a tone of communal harmony and a voice to Hindus in Bangladesh's parliament amid recent tensions in post-Hasina era.  Bangladesh Election Results…

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Pakistan tests hypersonic anti-ship missile ‘SMASH’

Islamabad: Pakistan on Friday unveiled its new hypersonic anti‑ship missile, designated SMASH, at the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The missile was showcased by Global Industrial and Defence Solutions (GIDS) and is being presented as a dual‑role hypersonic weapon capable of conducting both maritime and land attack missions. SMASH is a ship‑launched anti‑ship ballistic missile (ASBM) under Pakistan’s P‑282 designation, with has a range of approximately 350 km.

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Bangladesh Election Results 2026 LIVE: BNP heads for a landslide victory, Jamaat suffers setback

Dhaka: Tarique Rahman's Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is sailing to a huge victory in Bangladesh, with Tarique Rahman set to be the next prime minister. As per the latest trends, BNP has won 166 seats, Jamaat and allies bagged 52 seats. Islami Andolon Bangladesh has won one seat, others- 6 seats. The election mainly saw a contest between the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and its former ally, Jamaat-e-Islami. The Awami League, once led by former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, did not take part as the party has since been disbanded.  The Election Commission (EC) has not yet released the final figures.…

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Donald Trump confirms meeting Xi Jinping in April, calls relationship ‘very good’

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he will travel to China in April to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, with a return visit to the United States expected later this year. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Trump shared details of the planned engagements but did not specify exact dates for the trip. ”I’ll be visiting President Xi Jinping in April. He’s coming here later in the year, and I look forward to it. Our relationship with China is very good right now.” In a recent interview with NBC News’ Tom Llamas, Trump again spoke about the upcoming…

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Who is Tarique Rahman? BNP leader poised to become Bangladesh’s next Prime Minister

New Delhi: In a breathtaking turn in national politics, Tarique Rahman, chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), is on the verge of assuming the office of Prime Minister after his party surged ahead in the 2026 general elections. With the latest vote counting showing the BNP crossing the crucial majority threshold of 151 seats out of the 300 directly elected seats in the Jatiya Sangsad (National Parliament), Rahman's rise marks a dramatic comeback following nearly two decades away from Bangladesh. Multiple media tallies showed the BNP had won more than 200 seats as the counting is still underway.  Who is Tarique…

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