Bangladesh election 2026 live news: Polls open amid heavy security | Bangladesh Election 2026 News
Bangladesh held its general election on February 11, 2026. The vote pits the BNP, led by Tarique Rahman, against a coalition of 11 parties including the National Citizens Party (NCP), formed by youth activists who played a key role in ousting former leader Sheikh Hasina in August 2024. The election is considered a crucial test of Bangladesh's return to democracy after the student-led uprising.
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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