Bangladesh tightens security as it holds first election since 2024 uprising | Bangladesh Election 2026 News
Heavy security deployment suggests potential for election violence and suppression.
Bangladesh is preparing for its first election since a 2024 uprising that ended the 15-year rule of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Over 157,000 police officers and 100,000 soldiers are deployed to ensure security during Thursday's vote. The election is being closely watched as it will determine the future direction of the country after a period of disputed elections and shrinking political space. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, is considered the frontrunner in the polls, challenging a broad 11-party coalition spearheaded by the Jamaat-e-Islami.
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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