Bangladesh election: BNP claims win in historic first election since overthrow of Hasina | Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, has won a sweeping victory in the country's first election since a student-led uprising toppled the autocratic regime of Sheikh Hasina. With 181 seats, the BNP is poised to form the government and usher in a new era of democracy. The US embassy was among the first to congratulate the party on its "historic" victory, while India also expressed support for a democratic Bangladesh. The election, widely seen as Bangladesh's first truly competitive vote in years, saw a high voter turnout and marked a significant shift in the country's political landscape after years of turmoil.