Is BNP’s Tarique Rahman the change post-Hasina Bangladesh is looking for? | Bangladesh Election 2026 News
Tarique Rahman, the son of former Bangladesh President Ziaur Rahman, returned to Bangladesh after 17 years in exile and leads opinion polls for prime minister. The BNP, under his leadership, has faced internal challenges, including factionalism and allegations of corruption, despite his strong appeal among supporters. Analysts are divided on whether Rahman's return signifies a genuine break from the past or merely a continuation of the same cycle. Muhammad Yunus, Nobel laureate, led the interim administration that banned Sheikh Hasina's Awami League party. The BNP faces an uphill battle to win the February 12 election due to concerns about its ability to counter longstanding narratives about corruption within its ranks and its reliance on family legacy.
17 FEB 2026
— 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.
18 FEB 2026
— 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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