‘Very hopeful’: Cautious optimism among Gen Z Bangladeshis after key vote | Bangladesh Election 2026 News
Gen Z Bangladeshis expressed cautious optimism following the BNP's landslide victory in the recent election, despite falling short of their expectations. The National Citizen Party (NCP), a youth-led organization born out of the 2024 uprising, secured only six parliamentary seats while the long-established Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) won comfortably, defeating a Jamaat-e-Islami-led alliance. The election is seen as a chance to restore stability after months of upheaval following the 2024 uprising, which resulted in the death of over 1,400 people. Tarique Rahman, who is set to become prime minister, has pledged to prioritize the rule of law and address concerns raised by young voters.
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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