Bangladesh election live results 2026: By the numbers | Bangladesh Election 2026 News
Bangladesh is holding its general election with over 127 million eligible voters casting their ballots for a new government. The Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) has stated that the vote count may take longer than usual due to the inclusion of both white parliamentary voting ballots and pink ballots for the referendum on the July National Charter. The BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami are leading coalitions vying for seats in the national assembly, while the Awami League, led by Sheikh Hasina, remains a dominant force despite its registration suspension.
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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