Bangladesh Election
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Bangladesh Election: Two Hindus among four minority MPs elected as BNP secures big win
World | Feb 16, 2026, 06:32 AM ISTAccording to the Election Commission, a total of 79 candidates from religious minority communities, including 10 women, contested Thursday’s election. Of them, 67 were nominated by 22 political parties, while 12 stood as independents.
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Bangladesh invites PM Modi for Tarique Rahman's swearing-in ceremony: Will Prime Minister attend?
World | Feb 15, 2026, 06:34 AM ISTThe Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) bagged 209 out of 297 seats and is making a return to power after a gap of two decades. The right-wing Jamaat-e-Islami, known to be close to Pakistan, secured 68 seats.
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'Look forward to engaging with India': Tarique Rahman's BNP to PM Modi after Bangladesh election win
World | Feb 14, 2026, 01:47 PM ISTThe Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secured a landslide victory in the Bangladesh general elections 2026, paving the way for party chief Tarique Rahman to become the next prime minister.
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Aaj Ki Baat : Mandate to BNP, who will become the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh?
Aaj Ki Baat | Feb 14, 2026, 02:12 AM ISTBangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has returned to power in Bangladesh after twenty one years. Tarique Rahman, son of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, will be the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
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Tarique Rahman's epic triumph: BNP landslide victory in election redefines Bangladesh's future
World | Feb 13, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTBangladesh Election Results: Tarique Rahman's homecoming revealed a transformed figure, shedding the 'brash operator' label from BNP's 2001–2006 tenure. Invoking Martin Luther King Junior, he proclaimed, "I have a plan for my people and my country," outlining bold reforms.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, February 13, 2026
India | Feb 13, 2026, 08:18 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Tarique Rahman, chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), on his party's decisive victory in the country's recently concluded 13th National Parliament election.
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Bangladesh Election: Why Jamaat's win in Indo-Bangladesh border areas raises security concerns
World | Feb 13, 2026, 04:38 PM ISTBangladesh Election: The Jamaat-e-Islami, which has a long history of anti-India activities won in the border areas of Satkhira-1, Satkhira-2, Satkhira-3 and Satkhira-4, Sherpur-1, Naogaon-2, Joypurhat-1, Rangpur constituencies (1, 2, 3, 5 and 6), Gaibandha-1.
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PM Modi dials Tarique Rahman, conveys support to fulfill aspirations of Bangladeshis
World | Feb 13, 2026, 04:06 PM ISTPM Modi said, "Delighted to speak with Mr. Tarique Rahman. I congratulated him on the remarkable victory in the Bangladesh elections. I conveyed my best wishes and support in his endeavour to fulfil the aspirations of the people of Bangladesh."
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OPINION | Tarique as Bangladesh PM: Good for India?
India | Feb 13, 2026, 03:51 PM ISTSheikh Hasina, presently living in exile in India, has described the election as "deceptive, voterless, illegal and unconstitutional". She has demanded cancellation of this election and resignation of Principal Adviser Mohd Yunus.
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Bangladesh Election 2026: 'Anti-India' face Sarjis Alam loses to BNP candidate
World | Feb 13, 2026, 12:32 PM ISTBangladesh Election 2026: Sarjis Alam lost to BNP candidate Muhammad Naushad Jamir in Pachagarh-1 constituency. Sarjis got 1,66,126 votes while BNP candidate Muhammad Naushad Jamir bagged 1,74,403 votes.
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Bangladesh Elections: Hindu candidate Gayeshwar Chandra Roy defeats Jamaat candidate in Dhaka
World | Feb 13, 2026, 10:48 AM ISTBangladesh Elections: BNP's Hindu candidate Gayeshwar Chandra Roy has won from Dhaka-3 by defeating Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Md Shahinur Islam. BNP's Hindu candidate Gayeshwar Chandra Roy obtained 98,785 votes, while Jamaat candidate Md Shahinur Islam garnered 82,232 votes
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BNP's Tarique Rahman set to be next PM; check his educational qualifications
Education | Feb 13, 2026, 10:08 AM ISTTarique Rahman has completed his schooling from Shaheen High School and College. He passed both the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) with flying marks.
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Bangladesh Election Results 2026 LIVE: PM Modi speaks to BNP Chief Tarique Rahman
World | Feb 13, 2026, 11:33 PM ISTBangladesh Election Results 2026 LIVE: Tarique Rahman's BNP claimed victory, the party has won 213 seats and is leading in others. Jamaat and allies bagged 71 seats. Islami Andolon Bangladesh has won one seat, while others- 6 seats.
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Who is Tarique Rahman? BNP leader poised to become Bangladesh's next Prime Minister
World | Feb 13, 2026, 07:02 AM ISTTarique Rahman is on track to become Bangladesh's next Prime Minister after a decisive electoral surge. His return from exile and potential ascension marks a major turning point in Bangladeshi politics, with implications for governance, society and regional relations, especially with India.
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Bangladesh Election: BNP nears two-thirds majority with 207 seats, set to form next government
World | Feb 13, 2026, 07:20 AM ISTThe polls were held to choose a new government to replace the interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus, which assumed power 18 months ago following the fall of the Awami League government in August 2024.
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Tarique Rahman wins both constituencies as counting of votes continues for Bangladesh elections
World | Feb 13, 2026, 12:02 AM ISTThe counting of votes was underway on Thursday after Bangladeshis cast ballots in the crucial general elections to elect a new government to replace the interim administration, which took charge after the collapse of the Awami League regime in August 2024.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, February 12, 2026
India | Feb 12, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTVote counting is underway across Bangladesh's 42,651 polling centers after polls closed at 4:30 pm on February 12, in 299 of 300 parliamentary constituencies.
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Bangladesh Election Results 2026: Tarique Rahman's BNP leading on most seats; counting underway
World | Feb 12, 2026, 09:49 PM ISTBangladesh Election Results 2026: Bangladesh people on Thursday voted in the crucial general elections to elect a new government to replace the interim administration, which took charge after the fall of the Awami League regime in August 2024.
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Bangladesh Election Results 2026: BNP claims majority, Tarique Rahman set to be PM
World | Feb 13, 2026, 07:22 PM ISTBangladesh Election Results 2026: The Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Friday looked set for a decisive victory in the country’s general elections as counting continued in the polls to choose a new government. The new administration will replace the interim government.
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Bangladesh gears up for elections amid tight security; over 12.77 crore people to vote today
World | Feb 12, 2026, 12:01 AM ISTBangladesh Election 2026: Bangladesh will hold its crucial parliamentary elections on Thursday, 18 months after an interim government took charge following the collapse of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's 15-year-old regime in massive nationwide protests.