Bangladesh election: BNP sweeps to victory in first vote since Gen Z uprising
The article suggests a return to authoritarian rule after 15 years.
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has won a landslide victory in the country's general election, securing more than two-thirds of seats in parliament. Tarique Rahman, leader of the BNP, is set to become the next prime minister and faces challenges including restoring democracy after 15 years of authoritarian rule and reviving the economy. The election also saw voters support sweeping democratic reforms, including term limits for the prime minister and increased judicial independence. Narendra Modi, India's Prime Minister, congratulated Tarique Rahman on his victory.
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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