Zaima Rahman Campaigns for Father in Dhaka-17

42 UPDATES · 12 DAYS · 7 FEB 2026 — 18 FEB 2026

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Latest · 18 Feb 2026

Prime Minister Modi invited Bangladesh's newly sworn-in Prime Minister Rahman to visit India, expressing commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the upcoming Bangladeshi election, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to the election and its key players and parties. It excludes other actions by the same people, parties, or regions unless they are direct developments of the upcoming Bangladeshi election.

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7Feb

STORY BEGINS — Al Jazeera

Bangladesh election: Who are the key players and parties? | Bangladesh Election 2026 News

8Feb

Times of India

Zaima Rahman, daughter of BNP leader Tarique Rahman, campaigned in Dhaka-17 by rickshaw to support her father's candidacy in the upcoming February 12 election.

Times of India

Zaima Rahman, daughter of BNP chief Tarique Rahman, campaigned for her father in Dhaka-17 on a rickshaw, distributing leaflets and engaging with residents.

9Feb

Al Jazeera

Jamaat leader Shafiqur Rahman is positioning his party for a prominent role in the upcoming Bangladesh election, promising economic growth and social reforms.

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh will hold its general election on February 12, 2026, following a student-led movement that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in 2024.

The Dawn

Bangladesh's political landscape is intensifying as rival parties, including the BNP and Jamaat-i-Islami, campaign for the upcoming parliamentary election.

10Feb

Al Jazeera

Tarique Rahman, son of former Bangladesh President Ziaur Rahman, leads in opinion polls for prime minister, facing internal challenges and an uphill battle in the February 12 election.

South China Morning Post

Bangladesh's political parties are actively campaigning on the legacy of the 2024 uprising, with the BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and NCP vying for power.

The Dawn

The Jamaat-i-Islami, banned after the 1971 war, is poised to become a major political force in Bangladesh's upcoming elections due to public dissatisfaction with corruption and extortion within the BNP.

The Guardian

‘Women’s freedoms are at stake’: concern at rise of Islamist party before Bangladesh election | Bangladesh

11Feb

Al Jazeera

Nahid Islam's National Citizen Party has formed an alliance with Jamaat-e-Islami, aiming to secure seats and influence post-election bargaining.

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh will hold its general election on February 12, 2026, with the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami vying for parliamentary seats.

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh is holding its first election since a 2024 uprising, with over 157,000 police officers and 100,000 soldiers deployed to ensure security.

12Feb

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh held its general election on February 11, 2026, with the BNP and a coalition of 11 parties vying for power.

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh voters cast ballots in a general election with a complex voting system, including white ballots for parliament and pink ballots for a referendum.

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh voters have cast their ballots in a landmark election, with the outcome determining the country's leadership and return to democracy.

Al Jazeera

Millions of Bangladeshis participated in a historic election and referendum, marking the country's return to democracy after years of turmoil.

The Guardian

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secured a historic victory in the first election since the overthrow of Sheikh Hasina's regime, winning 181 seats and poised to form the new government.

The Dawn

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) achieved a historic landslide victory in the parliamentary election, securing a two-thirds majority.

The Hindu

Prime Minister Modi congratulated Tarique Rahman on the BNP's decisive victory in the Bangladesh parliamentary elections.

13Feb

The Dawn

Bangladesh’s BNP wins sweeping election majority, promise of stability - World

The Dawn

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secured a landslide victory in the 13th general election, winning at least 212 seats and expected to bring stability to the country.

The Hindu

Prime Minister Modi congratulated Tarique Rahman, leader of the BNP, on his party's victory in the Bangladesh election.

Al Jazeera

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party secured a historic majority in the first elections since the 2024 student-led uprising, with Tarique Rahman expected to become the next prime minister.

South China Morning Post

The BNP, after winning a decisive election, is poised to balance its ties with regional powers, including India, Pakistan, China, and the US.

BBC

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secured a landslide victory in the general election, winning over two-thirds of seats in parliament.

Al Jazeera

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has claimed victory in the first election since the 2024 student-led uprising, exceeding the threshold for a majority in parliament.

Al Jazeera

The BNP's landslide victory in the February 12 election reshapes Bangladesh's political landscape, creating an asymmetrical power dynamic dominated by a single major party.

The Hindu

The BNP's victory in Bangladesh's election, coupled with its coalition with the NCP Gen Z party, raises questions about the political landscape and its implications for India.

BBC

Bangladesh election: Can new leader bring change after landslide win?

14Feb

Al Jazeera

The BNP's landslide victory in the Bangladesh election signals a potential shift in regional power dynamics, with the new government expected to prioritize China and Pakistan.

Al Jazeera

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) won the 13th parliamentary election, marking their return to power after years of political absence.

Times of India

'PM Modi should be invited': BNP's diplomatic tone ahead of Tarique Rahman's swearing-in

The Hindu

Bangladesh's new government, under Tarique Rahman, will assess the renewal of the 1996 Ganga Water Treaty based on its national interests.

The Hindu

Bangladesh invited Prime Minister Modi to Tarique Rahman's swearing-in ceremony, but he is expected to decline due to prior commitments.

15Feb

Times of India

Bangladesh's BNP chairperson Tarique Rahman will be sworn in as prime minister, with Muhammad Yunus inviting leaders from 13 nations, including India and China, to attend the ceremony.

Al Jazeera

Gen Z Bangladeshis expressed cautious optimism following the BNP's landslide victory in the election, despite the party falling short of their expectations.

16Feb

South China Morning Post

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secured a decisive victory in the first general election since the Sheikh Hasina government's fall, forming a national consensus government.

17Feb

The Hindu

Prime Minister Modi invited Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit India, extending support for Bangladesh's democratic development.

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh's new Prime Minister Tarique Rahman appointed two student leaders, Nurul Haque Nur and Zonayed Abdur Rahim Saki, to his cabinet.

The Hindu

India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman to discuss strong bilateral ties and a shared civilisational bond.

18Feb

LATEST UPDATE — Times of India

Prime Minister Modi invited Bangladesh's newly sworn-in Prime Minister Rahman to visit India, expressing commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.

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