Bangladesh election: Can new leader bring change after landslide win?
The Bangladeshi general election resulted in a significant shift, with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) led by Tarique Rahman securing a resounding victory. This marks the first time Rahman has formally led the party and contested an election. Rahman's ascension comes after his mother Khaleda Zia's death and amidst allegations of nepotism and corruption. The BNP aims to restore democracy, while Jamaat-e-Islami, a banned Islamist party, and the National Citizens Party (NCP), formed by youth activists from the 2024 uprising, also made significant gains. However, concerns remain about the lack of women in political positions and the potential for authoritarianism under new leadership. The future trajectory of Bangladesh's politics remains uncertain.
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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