Bangladesh’s BNP wins sweeping election majority, promise of stability - World
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) won a landslide victory in the general election, securing at least 212 seats and signaling an end to months of political turmoil. Tarique Rahman, son of the party's founder, is expected to be sworn in as prime minister. The opposition Jamaat-i-Islami conceded defeat after initial trends indicated a BNP victory. The election was seen as crucial for restoring stability in the country following unrest that disrupted industries like garment manufacturing.
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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